Preservation Month – People Saving Places – 2024
May marks Preservation Month, when various preservation groups commend individuals and organizations committed to safeguarding our heritage. This year, The National Trust for Historic Preservation's theme is, "People Saving Places," which shines a spotlight on the...
2024 OHA Medal Award Honorees Announced
Since 1945, the Onondaga Historical Association Medal Award has recognized distinguished contributions to the cause of preserving and interpreting Onondaga County history. It is the highest honor bestowed to an individual or organization. The recipients will be feted...
Board Welcomes New Members
At the Annual Meeting of the Gustav Stickley Hosue Foundation, two new members were elected to the board. Kate Auwaerter joins as an ex-officio member representing the Office of Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh. Kate has been involved in preservation, planning and nonprofits...
Welcome New Foundation Administrator
We are very pleased to introduce Kate Veley, our new Foundation Administrator. Kate spent the past 5 years as the director of corporate philanthropy at Make-A-Wish CNY, and the previous 14 years as the Events Coordinator for Syracuse University's Falk College....
Project Receives Funding from City of Syracuse
The restoration project has been awarded $250,000 from the City of Syracuse as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Distressed Property Fund. We were one of eight to receive funding through this program created by the Department of Neighborhood and Business...
Gustav Stickley House Restoration Project Awarded 2 Grants from New York State
The Gustav Stickley House Foundation is excited to announce that the project has been awarded two major grants from New York State. On December 16th, Governor Kathy Hochul's announced that the Gustav Stickley House Phase II Restoration Project had received $750,000 as...
New Board Members Elected
The Gustav Stickley House Foundation is pleased to welcome two new members to our Board of Directors. Caitlin Meives – Director of Preservation, Landmark Society of Western New York Caitlin, a Preservation Planner, works with local citizens, organizations, developers,...
Foundation Receives Grant form Onondaga County
What a way to close out National Historic Preservation Month! We have received a generous grant from Onondaga County of $250,000 towards the restoration of the Gustav Stickley House. This support from local government is such a strong acknowledgment of the importance...
Save America’s Treasures Sign Unveiled
On Monday, September 20th, officials from the City, County and State joined to officially unveil the Save America's Treasures grant signage in recognition of our $500, 000 matching grant from the National Park Service. Thank you to Mayor Ben Walsh, County Executive...
Open House – Sept 25th
Open House Westcott Street Cultural Fair September 25th 1:30 – 3:00 PM 438 Columbus Avenue Syracuse 13210 Admission: Free Stop By and take a Look inside the former home of Gustav Stickley and learn more about the restoration project Suggested Donation $5.00...
