MAYOR PEREZ APPLAUDS NATIONAL GRANT TO RENOVATE “VICTORIAN LADY” AND HIGHLIGHTS CITY’S HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE

 

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WHEN:           Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.

 

WHERE:        21 Ashley Street in Hartford’s Asylum Hill Neighborhood

 

WHAT:           Hartford’s “Victorian Lady” receives national grant

                        4000 more historical homes highlighted in Preservation Ordinance

 

WHO:             Joining Mayor Eddie A. Perez will be a representative from:

                        Northside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance (NINA)

                        Home and Garden Television (HGTV featured the Victorian Lady)

                        The National Trust for Historic Preservation

                        Comcast Cable

                        Bank of America

                        Lowe’s

                        Marvin Windows and Doors

                        The Historic Preservation Commission

                        The Preservation Alliance

                        Hartford 2000

                        The Mayor’s Office

                        The City of Hartford’s Department of Development Services

 

Mayor Perez will highlight the important role that preservation plays in the revitalization and economic growth of Hartford.  An excellent example is the “Victorian Lady” which was saved from demolition when it was relocated to a vacant lot in July of 2004.  Mayor Perez will detail how Hartford is rich with architectural gems that need to be preserved.  Now there is a tool that will satisfy both preservation objectives and respect people’s budgets.

 

For more information on the Mayor’s role, please contact Sarah Barr, Director of Communications at (860) 522-4888 x6217.