Hotel Blackhawk in downtown Davenport, IA has just been named a Preservation Success Story Award Honorable Mention winner by the Historic Hotels of America – a part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The award was officially announced December 1, 2011.
According to organization executive director Thierry Roch, the award exemplifies “creative rehabilitation efforts undertaken to recapture, promote and glorify the property’s original use in a preservation sensitive manner.”
“It’s thrilling to see the vision of Amrit and Amy Gill of Restoration St. Louis and the City of Davenport rewarded by Historic Hotels of America,” said general manager Tim Heim. “It was that vision of restoring a jewel which has been carried through by me and my staff. It provides great satisfaction that preservationists, guests and clients have recognized this gift with us.”
According to organization executive director Thierry Roch, the award exemplifies “creative rehabilitation efforts undertaken to recapture, promote and glorify the property’s original use in a preservation sensitive manner.”
“It’s thrilling to see the vision of Amrit and Amy Gill of Restoration St. Louis and the City of Davenport rewarded by Historic Hotels of America,” said general manager Tim Heim. “It was that vision of restoring a jewel which has been carried through by me and my staff. It provides great satisfaction that preservationists, guests and clients have recognized this gift with us.”
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