Sunday, October 22, 2006

"Spirit of Carmel" Award Winners (3 of 4)

 
Resource Name: Grant Wallace Cottage
Location: 6th Av. & Torres St., N.E. Corner
Owners: Dean and Cindy James
Award for the Renovation of their Comstock Residence Posted by Picasa
The Carmel Heritage Society, a non-profit organization serving the city of Carmel-by-the-Sea, recently announced its’ “Spirit of Carmel” award winners. The 2006 Award Winners epitomize “outstanding examples of recently completed restorations, renovations, new construction or other projects that enhance the ambience of Carmel and honor its traditions.”

One of the Award Winners is a Comstock residence on the City’s Inventory of Historic Resources, the Grant Wallace Cottage, 6th Av. & Torres St., S.E. Corner. An outstanding feature of the residence, built in 1927, is its’ full rolled roof. “Newly restored,” the Award is for the Renovation of the Residence. The owners are Dean and Cindy James; as the residence is for sale, the listing realtor, Alain Pinel, has a video and virtual tour at www.Torresand6th.com.

The Carmel Heritage Society’s mission: “To protect, preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the community in a way that encourages public recognition and participation so that people will have a greater knowledge and appreciation of the community of Carmel-by-the-Sea and its sphere of influence.”

The Carmel Heritage Society will host a public awards reception and ceremony on Thursday, November 16, 5 P.M. at the First Murphy House, W/s Lincoln St. between 5th & 6th Avenues.

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