On September 22, 2009 Better Boyertown (BBB) granted the “Pride Award” to Boyd and Karver, 7 East Philadelphia Ave. and the “Accent Award” to Patsy’s Potpourri of Gifts, 30 E Philadelphia Ave, and to Iezzi’s Tavern, 61 S Reading Ave. These awards are granted in recognition their consistent commitment to maintain and beautify their businesses, providing a great model for the other property owners within the Main Street District, as well as creating a visual pleasure for residents and visitors of Boyertown.
The Accent Award is granted to those within the Main Street District with who exhibit a significant effort to enhance the appearance of their property with the placement of a Boyertown bench, tree, fencing or any combination of: a railing, sign or planter using natural (not artificial) plant materials and is maintained throughout the year.
The Pride Award is granted to those within the Main Street District with who exhibit a significant effort to enhance the appearance of their property by painting the façade, installing an awning or trees, or repairing a brick sidewalk, by suggestions of BBB’s Design Guidelines.
The Gateway Award is granted to those within the Main Street District with who create an entire façade rehabilitation, which could include the repair/replacement of entrances, windows, roofline, etc.
It is in the hope of BBB’s Design Committee that this demonstration of community enthusiasm will persuade others to follow this admirable example.
The Design Committee wishes to spotlight property or business owners that make improvements to their properties that follow the design guidelines and enhance the town’s historic architecture. As a result, awards are granted for various improvements. Anyone within the Main Street designated boundaries is eligible to receive an award.
BBB Design Committee Awards for Property Improvements to date:
ACCENT AWARD : This award is a framed certificate depicting a sketch of the downtown area with a color wash.
Iezzi’s Taveren -2009
Patsy’s Potpourri of Gifts -2009
Miracles In Motion - 2008
Barry Weller and Associates - 2008
Pachella Arms - Kevin and Dawn Rhude - 2008
Mr. Milton Sheeler and Mr. Robert Hoffmaster - residential home -2008
Pottstown Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, Inc. -2007
Bashful Barn - 2007
National Penn Bank (3 locations) -2007
Casablanco -2007
Twin Turrets Bed and Breakfast -2007
Good Shepherd Church - 2007
St. Johns Church -2007
PRIDE AWARD: This award is a painted slate plaque with tulips
Boyd and Karver - 2009
Michelle’s Hair Designs -2008
Twin Turrets Inn -2008
Boyer Building - 2008
Central House - 2008
Wren and Company - 2008
William and Lind Flederbach - 2008
Brumbach and Associates - 2008
Body-Borneman Insurance Agency - 2007
Hard Bean Café - Pat and Sean Maloney- 2007
Bause’s Super Drug Store - 2007
GATEWAY AWARD: This award is a bronze plaque for exterior mounting.
Hard Bean Café - Pat and Sean Maloney -2008
For more information about awards or to nominate someone within the Boyertown Main Street district please contact Building a Better Boyertown’s Main Street Manager, Heather Oxenford 610.369.3054 or manager@boyertownpa.org.