2024 Historic Preservation Award Spotlight: The Safina Center & The Hawkins-Elzon House Restoration
Preservation Long Island is proud to honor The Safina Center at the 2024 Historic Preservation Awards for its outstanding restoration of the Hawkins-Elzon House, located in the heart of the Old Setauket Historic District.
Dating back to 1730, this historic home represents Setauket’s rich past and the legacy of the Hawkins family, one of the hamlet’s first and most prominent settlers. The house, which includes a pre-Revolutionary timber-framed structure and a later Cape Cod addition, has been meticulously preserved thanks to The Safina Center’s stewardship.
In 2015, New York State Assemblyman Steve Englebright played a key role in securing a historic preservation grant, enabling The Safina Center to restore the house. Englebright’s vision of safeguarding Long Island’s historic and natural resources was fulfilled as the house found new purpose as the center’s headquarters.
Guided by a Historic Structures Report by Zachary Studenroth and restored by Wild Boar Restoration, the project addressed significant structural challenges while retaining the house’s historical character. The work was completed in 2023, ensuring this nearly three-century-old building remains a vibrant and stable part of the community.
Carl Safina, founder of The Safina Center, shared:
"This house is not just our headquarters; it’s part of our family. After a year of intense restoration, it’s more stable than ever. We’re proud to preserve this piece of Setauket’s history while advancing our mission of conservation."
The Hawkins-Elzon House is a shining example of how preservation connects us to our shared past and sustains our communities for the future.
🏆 Join us to honor The Safina Center and other award recipients!
📅 Event Details:
🗓 Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Location: Old Methodist Church, Cold Spring Harbor, NY
🎟 Tickets are available now! Visit preservationlongisland.org/2024awards/ to purchase yours today.
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