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May 2017 Preservation News & Events
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May is National Preservation Month:
This Place Matters!
Everyone has places that are important to them. Places they care about. Places that matter.
This Place Matters is a national campaign that encourages people to celebrate the places that are meaningful to them and to their communities. During the month of May we especially celebrate these places that matter during National Preservation Month, designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and its state and local partners like the Cleveland Restoration Society. Throughout the month of May, tag places that matter to YOU with the #ThisPlaceMatters hashtag on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Follow us on social media to find out what places matter to those around you!
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Celebration of Preservation Award Program on May 25
Excitement is building for the 2017 Celebration of Preservation awards program! Fifteen winners have been selected by our jury of representatives from the Cleveland Restoration Society and AIA Cleveland. The projects to be recognized this year will showcase the renewal of historic buildings finding new life as housing, restaurants, retail and businesses. The Celebration of Preservation award program takes place on Thursday, May 25 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Ohio Theatre in Cleveland's historic Playhouse Square. Tickets range in price from $10 - $30 per person. Sponsors for this year's award program are Platinum supporters: K&D Group, Sandvick Architects, and The Sherwin-Williams Company. Gold sponsors: Drury Hotels and Playhouse Square. Silver sponsors: Denk Associates Consulting Engineers, Jamieson Ricca, and Marous Brothers Construction.
Click here to register for the event.
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New Applications to the OHPTC
The latest application deadline for the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit saw eighteen submissions from Northeast Ohio. The largest projects in Cleveland applying for catalytic credits are the Illuminating Building (shown here), Fenway Hall, and Terminal Tower of Union Terminal Group, all part of the wave of projects downtown transforming old office spaces into modern apartments. Smaller projects range from Trinity Cathedral Church Home to the 3101 Euclid Ave. Building. A number of projects in downtown Akron also applied for tax credits. Projects will be reviewed by the Ohio Development Agency and the Ohio History Connection, with selection by June 30.
Photo from crainscleveland.com.
Click here for more information.
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New Online
Resource for
World Heritage Info
Last month, US/ICOMOS and the National Park Service launched a new website to provide cultural heritage on a global scale. This website, www.worldheritageusa.org, provides resources on US World Heritage sites and information on how the World Heritage site list is created, highlighting the important role of the US in the process.
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Could we Power Our Economy with Old Buildings?
If we focused on preserving old buildings instead of building new ones, could we make our economy bigger and stronger? Stephanie Meeks, CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, recently gave a thirty-minute interview centering around this question. Meeks talked about why our economy needs old buildings, what types of places we need to do a better job protecting and how they prioritize what gets saved and what doesn't.
Click here to listen to the podcast.
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Opportunity at Cleveland Restoration Society
Closing May 10
The Cleveland Restoration Society is looking for a new Business & Accounting Manager. The Business & Accounting manager is a part-time staff person (24-30 hours per week) for all accounting and business affairs. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer, works closely with the President, Treasurer, and program staff, and is the staff liaison to the finance committee of the board. Applications must be submitted by May 10 to Tom Jorgensen, Chief Operating Officer.
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New Heritage Home Program Partner
The Heritage Home Program is delighted to welcome the Beach Cliff No. 1 association in Rocky River to our service area for 2017. Beginning immediately, residents in this community may take advantage of our free technical assistance services and apply for the low-interest loan to complete restoration and repair work at their homes.
Click here for a full list of Heritage Program participating communities.
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Preservation Month Photo Contest
Heritage Ohio's 8
th Annual Preservation Month Photo Contest is now open for entries. This year's theme is "A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words." Heritage Ohio encourages submissions that capture the spirit of preservation and revitalization in our communities. Photos are limited to one per person. The deadline is May 26. 2016 winner "Night Train Approaching Ashtabula" by Carl E. Feather shown here.
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2017 Heritage Ohio Awards Call for Nominations
Heritage Ohio is now accepting nominations for projects, events, and people who have made a difference in revitalizing a community. All nominations must be received by July 3. Nominations that do not follow the formatting provided in the form and incomplete entries will not be accepted.
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Heritage Ohio Conference Scholarship Opportunity
Thanks to continued support from Schooley Caldwell, the Emerging Professionals Scholarship contest and educational session at Heritage Ohio's conference returns for 2017. Scholarship winners will receive the opportunity to present a mini-presentation on their preservation work, two nights at the conference hotel, $100 travel stipend, and complimentary conference registration. Winners will be announced in early August, and all applicants will receive early bird conference registration code if not selected. Proposals will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 28.
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Local Communities Compete in Main Streets Contest
Two local hotspots, Main Street Medina and Coventry Village in Cleveland Heights, are quarter finalists in the 2
nd annual "America's Main Streets" contest! As the lifeblood of our cities and towns, Main Streets play an important role in the long-term success of communities and help build a sense of place. Independent We Stand invites the public to vote for their favorite quarter finalists now. The grand prize winner receives $25,000. More than 156,000 votes were cast for 242 nominees during the nominations phase. Vote for your favorite today!
Click here for more information.
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"American Pickers" Host
Coming to Cleveland
Mike Wolfe, creator and star of the History Channel show "American Pickers", will be appearing at Cleveland's Variety Theatre on Wednesday June 7 as part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's "This Place Matters" campaign. Wolfe has partnered with the Trust to raise awareness and support for the restoration of historic structures that are important to communities. The event at the theatre, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., is free and open to the public. In addition to Wolfe's appearance, several local music acts will perform. Westown Community Development is sponsoring this event.
Click here for more information.
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Calendar
Now - December 31
Exhibit: "Endangered Antiquities"
Main Library, Special Collections John G. White Corridor, 3rd Floor
325 Superior Ave., Cleveland
Cleveland Public Library
May 9
Heritage Home Program Info Session
Warrensville Heights Public Library, 44115 Northfield Rd., Warrensville Heights
7:00 p.m., FREE
Heritage Home Program
May 10
CSU Brown Bag Lunch Forum: "The Role of Enforcement in Rebuilding the Community"
Bonda Board Room 254, 1717 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Noon -2:00 p.m., FREE
CSU Levin College Forum Program
May 10
Heritage Home Program Info Session
Sarah Benedict House, 3751 Prospect Ave., Cleveland
6:00 p.m., FREE
Heritage Home Program
May 13
Genealogy Workshop
Shaker Historical Museum, 16740 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights
2:00 - 3:30 p.m., RSVP 216-921-1201 by May 8, FREE for SHS members, $
Shaker Historical Society
May 13
"Evening in Ohio City"
Market Garden Distribution Center, 1741-1823 West 24th St., Cleveland
Ohio City Inc.
May 15
Interior Painting in an Older Home
Margaret Lann & Trudy Andrzejewski, Cleveland Restoration Society
Heights Main Library, 2345 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights
7:00 p.m., FREE
Cleveland Heights Landmark Commission
Cleveland Heights Historical Society
Heights Library
May 16
Webinar: "Funding Historic Theater Redevelopment"
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.,
registration required, FREE
Heritage Ohio
May 16
Community Meeting on the Future of St. Paul's Church and Akron's East Market Street
First Congregational Church, 292 East Market St., Akron
5:30 - 7:30 p.m., FREE
Progress Through Preservation
May 16
Heritage Home Program Info Session
Sarah Benedict House, 3751 Prospect Ave., Cleveland
6:00 p.m., FREE
Heritage Home Program
May 17
Arts Day and Governor's Awards for the Arts Luncheon
Columbus Athenaeum, 32 North 4th St., Columbus
Ohio Arts Council
May 20
Cleveland Heights Rocks & Waters 2017: Walk Compton Creek
North end of Cleveland Heights Community Center parking lot, 1 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Heights
10:00 a.m. - Noon, FREE, reservations required 216-291-4878 after April 20
Cleveland Heights Landmark Commission
Cleveland Heights Historical Society
Heights Library
May 21
Tour of Cleveland Civil War Connections
12:30 -4:00 p.m., seats limited, reservations required, contact Paul Siedel, 216-961-6033 or
email, $$
Woodland Cemetery Foundation
May 22
Heritage Home Program Info Session
Sarah Benedict House, 3751 Prospect Ave., Cleveland
6:00 p.m., FREE
Heritage Home Program
May 24
Vibrant City Awards Lunch
Edgewater Park
6500 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
May 25
Celebration of Preservation
Ohio Theatre, 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.,
reservations required, $
Cleveland Restoration Society
AIA Cleveland
May 25
"The Noble Neighborhood and Nearby, 1874-2017"
Heights Main Library, 2345 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights
7:00 - 9:00 p.m., FREE
Cleveland Heights Landmark Commission
Cleveland Heights Historical Society
Heights Library
May 29
Memorial Day Ceremony 2017
"Images of America: Cleveland in World War I"
Woodland Cemetery, 6901 Woodland Ave., Cleveland
10:00 a.m., FREE
Woodland Cemetery Foundation
May 30
Heritage Home Program Info Session
Sarah Benedict House, 3751 Prospect Ave., Cleveland
6:00 p.m., FREE
Heritage Home Program
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Save the Date
June 6
Heritage Home Program Info Session
Sarah Benedict House, 3751 Prospect Ave., Cleveland
6:00 p.m., FREE
Heritage Home Program
June 7
Mike Wolfe to Appear at Variety Theatre
Variety Theatre, 11835 Lorain Ave., Cleveland
2:00 - 4:00 p.m., FREE
Westown Community Development
June 8
The Warmth of Other Suns: Book discussion by Isabel Wilkerson
Part of the AHA! Festival
Drinko Hall, CSU, 2001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Cleveland State University
Playhouse Square
June 8
Heritage Home Program Info Session
Barlow Community Center,
41 S Oviatt St, Hudson
6:30 p.m., FREE
Heritage Home Program
June 16-18
13th Annual Gracious Gardens Weekend
June 30
Beer & Brats
Sarah Benedict House, 3751 Prospect Ave., Cleveland
5:00 - 8:00 p.m., $$
Cleveland Restoration Society
July 20
Annual Membership Meeting
Sarah Benedict House, 3751 Prospect Ave., Cleveland
9:00 - 10:00 a.m., FREE
Cleveland Restoration Society
October 16-18
Heritage Ohio Annual Conference
October 26-29
17th National Conference on Planning History
Cleveland, OH
November 14-17
PastForward National Preservation Conference
Palmer House Hilton, Chicago
National Trust for Historic Preservation
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