Honoring the citizens working to sustain the heritage and sense of place that is Asheville and Buncombe County
It has the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. The Griffin is a mythological animal from ancient Greece, and was normally placed at the entrance of buildings to protect those who entered.
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The Mythical Griffin
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Asheville has its own version of the Griffin located at the upper entrance of the Grove Arcade. It is different because it has the head and body of a lion and the wings of an eagle. 
The Asheville Griffin is an appropriate symbol of the Griffin award since it represents the protection and preservation of one of our most visible and beautiful historic buildings.
The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County has been presenting this award since 1979.
Each year, The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County accepts nominations for PSABC Griffin Awards in the areas of :
Residential or Commercial RehabilitationRestorationStewardshipNew Construction in Historic DistrictsResearch/PublicationLeadershipInterior Residential Rehabilitation or Interior Commercial Rehabilitation, andAdaptive ReuseEach year, during National Preservation Week, the Preservation Society announces recipients of that year's Griffin Awards for outstanding contributions to historic preservation.
Members of the Griffin Award committee for 2007 were: Tim Fierle, Mary-Allison Lind, Lisa Payne, Bill Wescott, Joan Richards, Stacy Merten, Steven-Lee Johnson, Craig Cox, Reid Carlson, Mark Goldberg.
Below are the Griffin Award winners for 2007.
211 Montford Ave.
Category: Residential Rehabilitation
Jeff and Frances Tacy - Owner/Contractor
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797 Haywood Rd.
Category: Commercial Rehabilitation
SAW Ventures-Haywood, LLC, Owner
Patti Glazer, AIA - Glazer Architecture, PA
Duncan Burr - Burr Construction
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Rankin-Beardon House
Category: Residential Rehabilitation
Fred Eggerton - Owner
Patricia Buehler - Project Manager
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17 Hibriten
Category: Interior Residential Rehabilitation
Gini Crowder-Marshall & Mark Marshall - Owner/Contractor
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Claxton Elementary School
Category: Commercial Rehabilitation & Addition
Asheville City Board of Education - Owner
Donny Luke, AIA - Architectural Design Studio
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37 Montford Ave.
Category: New Construction in the Monford Historic District
Kevin Kerr - Montford Gateway Ph 2, LLC - Owner/Developer
Michael J. McDonough - Architect
Tim Holloway, Holloway Stucco & Plastering, LLC - Pebbledash Craftsman
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Old Europe Café
41 N. Lexington Ave.
Category: Adaptive Reuse
Zolton & Melinda Vetro - Owners
John Yurko, AIA - Yurko Design & Architecture, PA
Kelly Prestwood - Metalwork Craftsman
Rick Fleming, RPF Construction - Contractor
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56 Starnes Ave.
Category: New Construction in the Monford Historic District
Nathan Boniske & Jennie Liu - Owners
Nina Murrell & John Kisner - Domus Architecture, PA - Architects
Scott McAlister, Carolina Cornerstone Const. Inc. - Contractor
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DuBose House
Category: Adaptive Reuse
The Cliffs Community, Inc. - Owner/Developer
Rick Fleming, RPF Construction - Contractor
Brian Stechschulte, The Cliffs Community, Inc. - Project manager
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129 Linden Ave.
Category: Residential Rehabilitation
Kim & Matt Sprouse - Owners
John Legerton, AIA - Legerton Architecture
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57 Short St.
Category: Residential Rehabilitation
Jesse Fahrer - Owner/Contractor
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The Family Store Exhibit
Category: Research/Publication
Sharon Fahrer - Author
Jan Schochet - Author
Stephen Lutz, The Big Bridge - Graphic Design
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171 Montford Ave.
Category: New Construction in the Monford Historic District
Michael J. McDonough - Owner/Architect
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5 Oak Park Rd.
Category: Residential Rehabilitation
Craig Tiller - Owner/Contractor
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44 Magnolia
Category: Residential Rehabilitation
Terry Walton - Owner/Contractor
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112 Forest Hill Dr.
Category: Interior Residential Rehabilitation
Catalina & Doug DiBiase - Owner
R.L. Stanley - SAMNAT Architecture, P.A. - Architect
Jesse & Aaron Meinch - Meinch Construction, LLC - Builder
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