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2025 Historic Preservation Award Nominations

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Attention all history buffs and preservation enthusiasts! Did you know that the Wayne County Historical Society has recognized exceptional building owners for their outstanding efforts in preserving their buildings since 1993? That's right! The preservation of a building can include conservation, renovation, restoration, rehabilitation, or adaptive reuse.

By following the US Department of the Interior's guidelines for historic preservation, we present awards to projects that have gone above and beyond in preserving their history. We seek deserving buildings, projects, or individuals who have significantly contributed to preserving the past. So, if you know of someone or something that deserves to be recognized, we would love to hear from you! Just apply and let us know how they've excelled in preserving their historical significance. Don't miss out on this opportunity to showcase your passion for preservation!

If you're looking for Historic Preservation Guidelines, you can find them at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservation/standards.htm.

To get an application, you can go to the Main Museum at 810 Main Street, Honesdale. Alternatively, you can download it from https://www.waynehistorypa.com/places/hpawards. Once you've filled in the form, you can submit it by dropping it off, emailing it to samiller@waynehistorypa.com, or mailing it to PO Box 446, Honesdale, PA 18431.

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Welcome to the Wayne County Historical Society, home of the full-size replica of the Stourbridge Lion, the first locomotive to run on commercial track in the United States.

Our main museum and museum shop are housed in a building built in 1860 as headquarters of the Delaware & Hudson Canal Company....click here for more information.

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The Ritz Theater
Keystone Avenue, Hawley The Ritz Theater in Hawley was built in 1935 by…
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Mary Hand Tracy House
1407 North Main Street, Honesdale In 1886 John Torrey sold the land at 1407…
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1023 Main Street, Honesdale
Honesdale Historic Preservation Award given in 2000 to Martha Franco, Lisa,…

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