On Wednesday, May 12, Myers Constructs will receive a Grand Jury Award from The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia for a major renovation and repair project at The Fleisher Art Memorial, one of the nation’s first community-based art centers located on Catherine Street in South Philadelphia. Our company will receive this award at the 17th annual Preservation Achievement Awards Luncheon at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue. This luncheon is an annual celebration of the individuals, organizations, businesses and projects that exemplify outstanding achievement in the field of historic preservation throughout the region. It represents the largest gathering of preservationists in the region and is always held during the month of May, which is designated as “Preservation Month.”
The Fleisher restoration project entailed repairing and replacing 83 wooden windows – most of which were nearly a century old – with the goals of maintaining the historical integrity of the buildings, achieving energy efficiencies, and providing a safer and more secure environment for the 17,000 people who visit the institution throughout the year.
For complete details on this project, see our October 2, 2009 press release.