The contest, which is entering into its 12th year, seeks to preserve architectural patrimony by actively involving the regional communities. The contest calls for owners and community members alike to propose a building for participating in the contest.
The owner or owners of historic structure chosen as the winner will receive roughly $200,000 to be used for its restoration.
This years deadline is set for 3:00pm on Friday July 18th. In order for a building to be entered into the contest, a complete restoration proposal must also be attached. The report must include details on its restoration as long as it maintains its original structure. The person or organization in charge of entering a building into the contest, will also win around $20,000 if their building is chosen as the winner.
Over the past years winners have included houses and public buildings from all over Costa Rica. From the structures that have previously won the contest, the ones that stand out the most are the Black Star Line and the Missionary House in the province of Limon.
The Black Star Line is the center of Limon cultural activities and home to the most visited Caribbean Restaurant in the region. The Missionary House is currently the offices for the First Baptist Church and is also famous for being the first two story house built in Limon.
Other winners from previous years also include La Merced Catholic Church in downtown San Jose, Fait House in Puntarenas, Liberia Town House in Guanacaste and the famous Mazorca Restaurant in San Pedro among others.
Organizers are waiting on all final entries by tomorrow and the 2008 winner will be announced on August 14th.
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