Annual event
The Preservation Awards
Each year the Society honors the owners, builders and institutions keeping Wilkes-Barre’s architecture alive.
This year · The Sixth Annual
Honoring the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
For its recent restoration, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. Light refreshments, cocktails and a behind-the-scenes tour.
Date
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time
5:00–7:00 pm
Place
F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square
The awards by year
2026
Sixth Annual Preservation Awards · Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · F.M. Kirby Center
Honoring the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
For its recent restoration, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
2025
Fifth Annual Preservation Awards
Honoree details coming soon.
2024
Fourth Annual Preservation Awards
Honoree details coming soon.
2023
Third Annual Preservation Awards
Honoree details coming soon.
Honoree details coming soon.
Honoree details coming soon.
2022
Second Annual Preservation Awards · Wednesday, November 16, 2022 · Gather Community Space
Honoring George Albert
For outstanding historic preservation work and re-adapted use of the 1868 Train Station.
200 Old Train Station Road
Formerly the Lehigh and Susquehanna Railroad Station, design attributed to Sidney and Merry.
First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre
A milestone celebration of the 250th anniversary of the congregation, founded in 1772.
The current church cornerstone was laid in 1886; the building was designed by James Cleveland Cady.
2021
Inaugural Annual Preservation Awards
Honoring King’s College and Williams Kinsman & Lewis Architecture, P.C.
For outstanding historic preservation work and re-adapted use of:
Mulligan Center for Engineering
30 North Franklin Street
Formerly the Spring Brook Water Company Building, designed by Welsh, Sturdevant and Poggi in 1910.
Chapel of Christ the King at King’s College
29 West North Street
Home of the nationally acclaimed African American sculptor C. Edgar Patience’s Anthracite Coal Altar.
Formerly the Memorial Presbyterian Church, designed by Edward Kendall in 1872.
Join us for the Second Annual Preservation Awards
Honoring
George Albert
for outstanding historic preservation work and re-adapted use of the
1868 Train Station
200 Old Train Station Road
Formerly the Lehigh and Susquehanna Railroad Station designed attributed to Sidney and Merry
and milestone celebration
250th Anniversary of
First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre
Congregation founded in 1772
Current Church Cornerstone was laid in 1886 and designed by James Cleveland Cady
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Presentation starts at 6:15 pm
RSVP BY NOVEMBER 11th BY CALLING 570-793-3631
or purchase tickets here: https://www.wbpreservation.org/membership
Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres
$50 person tickets by calling 570-793-3631
or purchase tickets here: https://www.wbpreservation.org/membership
$100 includes patron membership
$500 sponsor
$1000 presenting sponsor
Tickets also available at the door