Post Falls History Walk

Orchid: Cultural Heritage Preservation

Awarded to Ms. Maddy Baker for her work in creating the Post Falls History Walk

Not very often does a passion for preservation and an interest in history establish itself so strongly in someone not even out of grade school. At nine years old Madeline “Maddy” Baker of Post Falls was inspired to catalogue the heritage of her town with a walking tour illustrated by life-sized figures representing significant individuals in the community’s history. Working with the Post Falls Historical Society and artist Linda Fabrizius, and her mother Kathy, she wrote grants, created a website, and installed eight figures around town. More figures are in the works, and this young interest in history has led to a lasting legacy for the City of Post Falls. A quick search of Preservation Idaho records has revealed that Maddy is the youngest recipient of an Orchid Award in either the Cultural Heritage Preservation category or any other.