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Conservatory of Flowers Awards

Since re-opening in September, 2003, the Conservatory of Flowers has garnered numerous local, state and national awards. These awards recognize the stunning architecture, collections, and historical importance of the Conservatory.

April 1, 2004:
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, Save America's Treasures and Home & Garden Television selected the Conservatory of Flowers as the newest addition to HGTV's initiative Restore America: A Salute to Preservation. The Conservatory was selected among 1,000 other sites across the country. In 1998, former first lady Hillary Clinton was integral in spearheading the White House Millennium Council's "Save America's Treasures" campaign. Along with the Taj Mahal, Hagia Sophia in Istanbul and Angkor Wat, the Conservatory is listed among the world's 100 most endangered architectural sites.

May 1, 2004:
Victorian Society in America recognized the Conservatory renovation among four other national restoration projects (constructed between 1837 and 1917) for buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

May 17, 2004:
The California Horticultural Society awarded the Conservatory with the Society's 2004 Garden Award recognizing the Conservatory's Highland Tropics. This is the first time the award has been presented to a public institution.

June 11, 2004:
Conservatory Director Scot Medbury is recognized by the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboretums by receiving the Professional Citation Award for significant achievements in public horticultural.

June 24, 2004
California Heritage Council awarded the Conservatory of Flowers their Restoration and Preservation Award

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