Mesa City Council recognized the 2019 recipients of Historic Preservation Awards at its Oct. 21 meeting:
City of Mesa - Rehabilitation and Restoration for the assistance in preserving the City of Mesa's neon signs
Michelle Donovan - Rehabilitation and Restoration for the building facade at The Nile Theater and The Nile Coffee Shop
Kathy Adams - Stewardship for the building facade at the Nile Theater
Bruce Nelson - Local Preservationist for the Research and Production of the documentary "Nile Theater: An Oasis in the Desert"
Sandra Gracia Apsey - Education and Outreach for the preservation of the Washington Park/Escobedo Community
The City's Historic Preservation Board selected the recipients from a group of nominations received during the spring.
Since 1998, the City has recognized more than 50 citizens and preservation projects for their contributions to historic preservation in Mesa.
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Contact: Kevin Christopher
Tel. 480-644-4699
kevin.christopher@mesaaz.gov