2023: Preservation Award

Frederick Law Olmsted Society of Riverside 2023 Preservation Award

Frederick Law Olmsted Society of Riverside 2023 Preservation Award

Frederick Law Olmsted Society of Riverside 2023 Preservation Award

The 2023 FLOS Preservation Award is presented to Thomas and Kelly Begani for their work on the Norris H. Mundy home. Designed in 1868 by William LeBaron Jenny, the Norris Mundy House is one of the oldest homes in Riverside, Illinois. This award recognizes Thomas and Kelly Begani’s complete restoration of this beautiful and historic home, undertaken over ten years, saving it from destruction and preserving it for generations to come.