Horatio Isadore has for the past several years spearheaded the River City Market at the corner of Fourth and Desoto Streets in Alexandria. This weekend market has been a success due to the vision and foresight of this fine young businessman. Additionally, Horatio has operated the House of Java serving fine coffees and confections since the year 2000. Horatio Isadore is an example of the new blood, new energy and youth which is making a difference in downtown Alexandria and the downtown revitalization process. The Historical Association is proud to name Horatio Isadore as a 2007 Preservationist of the Year. His contact information is as follows: 828 Fourth Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301; (318) 448-1001.

Dr. William and Mrs. RoseMarie Macklin: The Macklins have recently restored the Lacy Bordelon residence at 338 Florence Avenue and have transformed it into an upscale spa, a bed and breakfast, and a restaurant bringing an international slice of life and a tropical flavor to Central Louisiana. The Macklins purchased the old Lacy Bordelon home and began an adventure to breathe new life into an area of Alexandria which is under consideration for designation as an Alexandria Historic District dubbed "Mansion Row." Four notable mansions exist in a two block area of Florence Avenue and the Macklins have brought new energy, foresight and vision to this area. The Palmoire, Telephone: (318) 561-4001, www.palmoire.com

Finnegan’s Wake, owned and operated by Shannon Nolan and Galen Bohannon, is an English style pub with English decor at 812 Third Street in Alexandria. Shannon Nolan and Galen Bohannon are proud to be part of the downtown revitalization effort in Alexandria. These young and energetic historic preservationists are not waiting on the reopening and rehabilitation of the Hotel Bentley to do their part in restoring downtown Alexandria. These notable downtown Alexandria businessmen provide the following contact information: 812 Third Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301; (318) 619-9622.

"A Tuscan Villa Under a Pine Canopy" The Town Talk , 2002