Civic Pride Award
Posted September 6, 2015 at 10:43 am by Tim Dustrude
John and Marilyn Gresseth earn Town’s Civic Pride Award – SJ Update photo
The Town of Friday Harbor has presented its Civic Pride Award to John and Marilyn Gresseth for their careful and thoughtful rehabilitation of the historic red house at the corner of Guard Street and Tucker Avenue.
This 1910 home, located at 590 Guard Street, anchors a highly visible neighborhood within the Town’s historic district and is one of several properties currently undergoing renovation on that block. “The revitalization of this neighborhood is invaluable to the community,” said Town Administrator Duncan Wilson. He added that the attention to detail, authenticity, and landscaping contribute to the history and beauty of the area.
This is the fifth Civic Pride award bestowed by the Town since the program was instituted last year. The award is intended to recognize those citizens who have made an exceptional effort and investment in beautifying the community.
The Gresseths and sons Lars and Erik have relocated Gresseth Architects LLP to the property. John moved his firm, founded in 1981, from Seattle to Friday Harbor in 1998.
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