Historic Preservation Awards and Celebration 

In May of 2023 the St. Cloud Main Street program and the City of St. Cloud announced their collaborative program to recognize historic buildings within the city limits. Through this program homes that meet eligibility criteria can apply or be nominated for a Historic Preservation award or Historic Plaque. Deadline to apply this year is March 1st  and awards will be presented annually in May. Full details of the application process can be found on the City of St. Cloud’s website here. If you would like to request an application please email St Cloud Main Street at [email protected] or download the PDF from our Historic Preservation Facebook Group here.

Awards

The Awards program has four categories; preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and additions/new construction. The preservation category is for work that has been done to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials of the historic property. Rehabilitation is for properties that has been repaired, altered, or for additions that preserve the features which convey its historical, cultural, archaeological, or architectural significance. The restoration category covers buildings that have had been restored to the original historic state by removal of features from other periods and reconstruction of missing features from the restoration period. Lastly, additions and new construction include new features to a historic property that are compatible and in character with the existing historic building and surrounding contributing historic resources.

To apply or nominate someone for a historic award there is a $50 fee and application that must be turned into the St. Cloud City Hall at 1300 9th Street St. Cloud, FL 34769. Deadline to apply is February 1st  NOW MARCH 1st of 2024  to be considered for the May ceremony.

Plaques

There are two different plaques available through the Awards & Plaque program. The first is for buildings that contribute to the historic significance of the city. The second is for buildings that are designated as local historic landmarks.

Historic plaque applications and a $300 fee to fabricate the plaque must be turned in by February 1st NOW MARCH 1st of 2024 to be considered for the May ceremony. Applications and plaque payment must be turned in to the St. Cloud City Hall at 1300 9th Street St. Cloud, FL 34769.