FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (of interest to editors covering: Interiors/Construction, Awards. Mass. Business) Remodeling Project by Charlie Allen Restorations Wins 2009 CHC Historic Preservation Award Award is the 4th for the Cambridge-based firm CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 2, 2009 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An 1870s Shingle Style home that was renovated and restored by Charlie Allen Restorations (CAR), the Cambridge, MA-firm specializing in remodeling period homes, has been awarded a Historic Preservation Award from the Cambridge Historical Commission (CHC). The Washington Avenue property is the fourth local remodeling project by Charlie Allen Restorations to be recognized by the CHC. The award was presented in a ceremony at the Old Cambridge Baptist Church on Thursday, May 21. *(PHOTO 72dpi: www.Send2Press.com/mediaboom/09-0602-CharlieAllen_72dpi.jpg) *(Photo Caption: Award winning 1870s home project.) "This was a rewarding project for us," says Allen. "The homeowners not only wanted a thorough, historically-appropriate exterior restoration, but also sought a thoughtful interior renovation that would improve functionality and enhance period detailing." The project began in September 2007 and was completed in June 2008. During that time the exterior of the house underwent a transformation that included a new roof, new wood siding where necessary, a new conical turret top, the replication and installation of porch spandrels, and a historically appropriate paint scheme with colors chosen with the help of the CHC. On the interior, the main staircase of the house was opened up between the second and third floors to make contact between floors easier. The original balustrade spindles, handrail and newel posts were replicated and installed on the new stairs. The stair system was stripped and stained to match an original section that was uncovered during the renovation. Additional storage space was added to the home's entry, the kitchen, which had been remodeled to look like a Scandinavian boat, was opened-up and updated, and a dressing room was introduced to the master bedroom suite. In the end, the home was transformed into a beautiful house with thoughtful detailing that preserves the architectural and historical integrity of the neighborhood. Charlie Allen and Trevor Nelson, project manager for CAR, headed the project. Partners included architect Tom Downer of Downer/Associates, designer Peter Steven of Upland Designs, and landscape designer Kevin McLaughlin of Phoenix Park Landscapers. "We were thrilled to restore this neighborhood jewel," notes Allen. "To see the project receive recognition from the Cambridge Historical Commission is a great bonus." Charlie Allen Restorations is an award-winning firm offering meticulous craftsmanship, established project management techniques, and exceptional customer service. The company, founded in 1978, specializes in remodeling period homes. For more information about Charlie Allen Restorations, please call 617/661-7411 or visit http://www.charlie-allen.com. All trademarks and service marks are the property of the respective parties. Send2Press(R) is the originating wire service for this story, Copr. 2009. NEWS SOURCE: Charlie Allen Restorations # # # // RELEASE END // MEDIA ONLY CONTACT(S): [ contact info below not for publication online or in print ] Chris Kelly for Charlie Allen Restorations +1-617-532-0574 ckelly @ fifthhousepr.com //Notes to editors: * Print-ready images may be requested from the above media contact. ......... Plain Text Copy, and Story Permalink: http://www.Send2Press.com/mediadrome/2009-06-0602-003S.txt Release PDF: http://www.Send2Press.com/mediadrome/news_2009-06-0602-003S.pdf Get our full-text news via RSS: http://www.Send2Press.com/RSS2/rss.xml RSS feeds by news topic: http://feeds.send2press.com/idx_RSS.shtml Add our news to your blog or Web site automatically: http://feeds.send2press.com/ ......... Text provided by news source (and/or the source's authorized agency), who is solely responsible for accuracy and legality of content transmitted. ......... This news story from Send2Press Newswire may be redistributed and re-posted in part or in whole by members of the media. Copr. (c) Send2Press, a unit of Neotrope(R). For news aggregation sites, blogs, and bureaus, you must retain Send2Press as the original wire service source. You may capture and self-host images linked to in above release, but do NOT stream from our server. ......... The original version of this release was issued on behalf of the above organization (the "news source"), by Send2Press(R) Newswire, a service of Neotrope(R). http://www.Send2Press.com/ ......... JUNE 2009 Press Release / PRT = / S-ST US=MA / pre = / ytv = / agency = / keywords =