by PegNews wire

The homes were built between 1914 and 1936.

HIGHLAND PARK — The Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society is proud to announce the homes which received Landmark status Designation and Renovation Designation for Fall 2009. These fine homes join 156 other sites which have been recognized for their historic or architectural significance in Highland Park and University Park.

(From left) Cynthia Beaird, president, PCHPS; Terri Gilchrist Plauche; with Pat, Tom, and Henry Gilchrist enjoying the marking of their former Neo Classical home now owned by the Earl Austins at 4809 Drexel.

“This is always an exciting time for our organization and the homeowners,” said Sandra Cude, president of PCHPS. “Their hard work and dedication should be celebrated by us all.”

Dr. Marian Ann Montgomery, executive director, PCHPS, agreed, saying, “The goal of our organization is to educate homeowners about the value of preservation and how easy it is to take an older home and update it for today’s life styles so that we can keep the architectural gems of our community. These homes join others which enhance the charm of our community.”

Bruce Harbour and Paul Willey, co-chairs of the Landmark Advisory Board and committee members Anne Kimbrough, Beth Smylie and Cynthia Beaird pulled together the festivities.

Current owners (address) -- Date built -- Architect / style

• Lee & Meredith Roever (4141 Stanhope) -- 1932 -- Charles Dilbeckesque Spanish Eclectic
• Steve & Carla Swenson (4245 Livingston) -- 1929 -- Fooshee & Cheek Spanish Mediterranean
• Mickey & Ruth Wardlaw (4311 Belclaire) -- 1936 -- Jon D. Carsey Tudor/French Norman
• Bruce & Jan Harbour (4400 Arcady) -- 1928-29 -- Jon D. Carsey Tudor
• Barry & Karen Uhr (3419 Cornell) -- 1924 -- Unknown Tudor Eclectic
• David & Norma Little (3405 Cornell) -- 1923 -- LaRoche & Dahl Colonial Revival
• Earl B. III & Kathryn Austin (4809 Drexel) -- 1914 -- Hal Thompson Neo Classical

Source: Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society