Jewel Awards ceremony brings historical property enthusiasts together

Seonaid McArthur, chairwoman of the La Jolla Historical Society Landmark Steering Committee, addresses those gathered for the 2021 Jewel Awards on March 12 at the home of Ann Craig. Note: All people photographed without masks are either married couples or stated that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  (Ashley Mackin-Solomon)

Ann Craig, who nominated the Thomas Shepherd-designed house at 7766 Hillside Drive for a Jewel Award, stands with homeowners Linda Sherman and Jim Lantry.  (Ashley Mackin-Solomon)

The custom-made Jewel Award is a tray featuring an image of the winning house on the base.  (Ashley Mackin-Solomon)

La Jolla Historical Society Landmark Steering Committee Chairwoman Seonaid McArthur speaks at the Jewel Awards ceremony March 12. (Ashley Mackin-Solomon)

Tom Grunow — joined by his wife, Cori, at the Jewel Awards ceremony — assisted in the rehabilitation of the house at 7766 Hillside Drive. (Ashley Mackin-Solomon)

Architect Ione Stiegler redesigned the facade of the 1928 house at 7766 Hillside Drive to more closely resemble the original Thomas Shepherd design. (Ashley Mackin-Solomon)

Peter Seymour and Susan Comden, who nominated the “Florence Palmer Spec House No. 2" on Olivetas Avenue for a Jewel Award.  (Ashley Mackin-Solomon)

In true COVID-19-era fashion, homeowners Amy Waterhouse and Ben Reineman attended the Jewel Awards ceremony via Zoom.  (Ashley Mackin-Solomon)