Rick Barker recognized by Preservation Virginia for work in Danville’s River District
October 10th, 2022

Since 1971, Preservation Virginia’s Historic Preservation Awards celebrate successful preservation efforts and the people who perform this work. These projects, individuals, groups and local governments enhance our communities across the Commonwealth by adapting, restoring and spotlighting the history and historic places unique to Virginia. This year, the awards will be presented at a ceremony to be held Friday, September 23rd at Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown in Hanover County.

Outstanding Preservation Project: The Gabriella Page Preservation Award

Recognizes a property owner, architect, design firm, contractor or developer for a residential,  commercial or public-sector project that best exemplifies the use of preservation standards and brings an outstanding building into appropriate and relevant contemporary use.

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Rick Barker Properties, LLC undertook  an extraordinary multi-phased project to bring back an entire commercial block of Danville’s Tobacco Warehouse District at the 500 Block of Craghead Street.  The once deteriorated and forgotten block including the former Piedmont Hardware building, the Hughes and Venable buildings, and the Nabisco and Swift buildings, have been transformed into modern offices, restaurants, art spaces, and apartments. The project offers a prime example of success in renovating historic commercial properties and transforming blocks of once vacated buildings into vibrant city spaces.