Prince George's wins preservation grant

 By Staff

Feb. 9, 2009, 12 a.m. - Prince George 's County Executive Jack Johnson announced that $500,000 in grant money has been approved to help restore 16 of the county's important historic buildings.  

 "These buildings are precious to our heritage," Johnson said. "And they include a tiny, African American schoolhouse forgotten for generations, three churches badly in need of window replacements, and a number of homes and barns that are important to their neighborhoods.  I am proud of the winners for preserving these building for future Prince Georgians."

 

The program was conceived by county residents four years ago and final approval of the 16 grantees and 2 alternate selections came last Thursday with an okay from the Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission.  

 

The innovative program helps owners make historically accurate repairs to restore these homes and buildings to their original importance, officials said.