Determined
to preserve the richness and historical significance of downtown
Orlando, Michael and Bonnie Stacks turned to PSG Construction
to assist them in restoring the Rose Building, home of John Glenn
Jewelers and important landmark in Orlando's history. The resulting
efforts landed the project the George L. Stuart Award, awarded
by the Downtown Orlando Partnership, an organization dedicated
to enhancing the quality of life and economic development in
downtown Orlando.
Given
to the year's most outstanding historic renovation/restoration,
the George L. Stuart Award is awarded by a select group of professionals
and community leaders who look for excellence in the quality
and design and/or contribution to the quality of life in downtown
Orlando.
Determined
to accurately restore the building which is located at 49 N.
Orange Ave., the Stacks' researched the history of the Spanish-style
structure built in 1924, then sought the professional help of
an architect and contractor sensitive to the unique challenges
of such a restoration project. Renovation expert, PSG Construction,
worked with architectural firm Butler & Lemons to accomplish
the goal.
Taking
five months to complete, the project required bringing the 1920's
building up to code by removing interior walls brick by brick.
The painstaking work paid off as it serves to preserve Orlando's
richhistory, beauty and integrity, a goal of the noted community
leader after which the award is named. PSG
