Love Geneva Architecture? Prizes Are in the Details

The city of Geneva Historic Preservation Commission is sponsoring a citywide photography contest honoring National Preservation Month (May 2013). Interested individuals are invited to submit a digital photographic entry, consisting of two images, which capture the materials of the city's historic architecture. Contest winners will be awarded great prizes!

Residents interested in participating must submit an entry form along with two, original photos (a general view and an associated detail) of a treasured historic building, structure, object or place within the municipal boundaries of the city of Geneva.

Entry forms are available online or at Geneva City Hall. Entries will be accepted from 3 p.m. April 26, 2013 until 4 p.m. May 20, 2013. Entries may be submitted via email to 2013hpcontest@geneva.il.us or in-person to the Office of the Historic Preservation Planner at Geneva City Hall, 22 South First St. The general public will have the opportunity to vote for its favorite entries at www.geneva.il.us/hpc/contest/voting.htm from 6 p.m. May 22 until 10 a.m. May 30.

This contest is open to any resident of Geneva—except city of Geneva employees, elected and/or appointed officials, and their immediate family members.

Sample contest submissions, a complete list of Official Rules, and additional information can be found by visiting http://www.geneva.il.us/hpc/contest/ or by contacting Michael A. Lambert, Historic Preservation Planner, at (630) 938-4541 or mlambert@geneva.il.us.

SOURCE: City of Geneva