Larson-Danielson Construction was recognized at the 2024 “Historians of the Year” Awards for its longtime service to the Region.

The annual event is hosted by the La Porte County Historical Society. The program recognizes people and businesses for their work in promoting and preserving the history of La Porte County. Bruce Johnson, La Porte County historian, presented the awards.

Tim Larson, Larson-Danielson’s past president, and Brian Larson, current president, attended the event. They accepted the award on behalf of Larson-Danielson Construction.

Other honorees included the “Historian of the Year” Dorothy Palmer and “Historian of the Past” George Wood Allen, awarded posthumously. Larson-Danielson was one of the two county businesses recognized along with Cutler Funeral Home.

Larson-Danielson Construction was founded in La Porte in 1908 by Charles and Frank Larson, and Frank's Larson’s brother-in-law, Emil Danielson. The company is currently in its fifth generation of ownership. Brian Larson is the great-great grandson of Frank Larson. Larson-Danielson has consistently operated from La Porte since it was founded 116 years ago.