Boyertown's Hard Bean Cafe's granted Award

In recognition of the beautification and revitalization of Boyertown’s Main Street District, Building a Better Boyertown (BBB) has granted the “Gateway Award” to, business owners Barry Kerns and Jessica Mull and building owners Patrick and Sean Maloney for the Boyertown’s Hard Bean Café 128 E. Philadelphia Avenue. This is the first time in the history of BBB that this award has been granted.

The Gateway award is granted due to their consistent commitment to maintain and beautify the properties façade and a comprehensive façade renovation, providing a great model for the other property owners within Boyertown’s Main Street District as well as creating a visual pleasure for residents and visitors of Boyertown.

The Gateway Award is granted to those within Boyertown’s Main Street District with who exhibit a significant effort to enhance the appearance of their property. This award is a bronze plaque for exterior mounting. It will be given for an entire façade rehabilitation, which could include the repair/replacement of entrances, windows, roofline, etc. It is in the hope of BBB’s Design Committee that this demonstration of community enthusiasm will persuade others to follow this admirable example.

The Design Committee of BBB wishes to spotlight property or business owners that make improvements to their properties that follow the design guidelines and enhance the town's historic architecture. As a result, awards are granted for various improvements. Anyone within the Main Street designated boundaries is eligible to receive an award.

BBB Design Committee Awards for Property Improvements:

ACCENT AWARD : This award is a framed certificate depicting a sketch of the downtown area with a color wash. It will be given for the placement of a Boyertown bench, tree, fencing or any combination of: a railing, sign or planter using natural (not artificial) plant materials and is maintained throughout the year.

PRIDE AWARD : This award is a painted slate plaque with tulips. It will be given for painting a building façade in suggested Victorian colors, installation of awnings, multiple trees or brick sidewalk improvements.

GATEWAY AWARD : This award is a bronze plaque for exterior mounting. It will be given for an entire façade rehabilitation, which could include the repair/replacement of entrances, windows, roofline, etc.

BBB’s Design Guidelines can be found on BBB’s website www.boyertownpa.org or picked up at BBB’s office 12 N. Reading Ave.

For more information about awards or to nominate someone within the Boyertown Main Street District please contact Building a Better Boyertown’s Main Street Manager, Heather Oxenford 610.369.3054 manager@boyertownpa.org