MANCHESTER, NH – The Manchester Historic Association (MHA) is pleased to announce that it has selected five honorees for its 2026 Historic Preservation Awards, including awards to the new Queen City Center project on Canal Street and the Brookside Congregational Church for their care of the 1908 neo-Classical Manning house. A new category this year is the Mid-Century Design Award, being presented to Doctors Park at Elliot Hospital for its well-preserved mid-century modern architecture.
The event will be held on May 21, 2026 at Manchester Community College.
The Historic Preservation Awards program recognizes and supports the efforts of individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation of buildings, neighborhoods, traditions, and other historic resources in the Queen City.
The Historic Preservation Award honorees are:
Adaptive Reuse Award
Queen City Center, 215 Canal Street
Stewardship Award
Manning House at Brookside Congregational Church
Mid-Century Design Award
Doctors Park at Elliot Hospital, 190 Tarrytown Road
City Landmark Award
Central High School Classical Building
Individual Achievement Award
Phyllis Gagnon
“We are very pleased to recognize this year’s group of honorees for the important work they have done and continue to do to in preserving parts of Manchester’s history,” said MHA Executive Director Jeff Barraclough. “Our honorees represent a wide variety of historic preservation projects from different time periods and different parts of the city.”
In addition to these five honorees, there will also be a “People’s Choice Award.” Beginning in February, the public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite historic place in Manchester, and the winner will be announced at the event.
General admission for the event is $125, and $100 for MHA members. The event is the 34th annual Preservation Awards for the Manchester Historic Association and is the organization’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds will help in creating more interactive exhibits, expanding educational programs at the Millyard Museum, and caring for its extensive collection of historical material.
Information about sponsorship opportunities and reservations may be obtained by calling (603) 622-7531, or online at www.manchesterhistoric.org.