On October 24, 2010, the Hopkins Historical Society gathered for the annual presentation of its Hopkins-area historic home awards. This year’s recipients were Jessica Manz, of 15th Avenue North, and Gayle Chmel Barker, of 11th Avenue North. Following the awards, Dick Brubacher presented a program on his experiences as Hopkins City Manager from 1958-1968.

Matt Waters introducing the 2010 historic homes awards
as the meeting gets underway.

Jessica Manz talks about her house on 15th Avenue North
as Matt Waters looks on.

2010 Historic Home: 225-15th Avenue North in 1956

2010 Historic Home: 225-15th Avenue North in 2010

Gayle Chmel Barker accepts her historic home award
for her house on 11th Avenue North from Matt Waters.

Meeting attendees.

2010 Historic Home: 309-11th Avenue North in 1956

2010 Historic Home: 309-11th Avenue North in 2010

Mr. Richard Brubacher, special speaker for the day, talks
about his days as Hopkins’ city manager in the 1960s.

Mary Raabe, historic homes awards event organizer.