The newsletter of the Cleveland Restoration Society, NEO's voice for historic preservation. We believe in the future of our built heritage, from our neighborhoods to our monumental landmarks. 
JANUARY 2021 PRESERVATION NEWS & EVENTS
What is the role you would like for Cleveland Restoration Society to play in Cleveland’s future? 
The Cleveland Restoration Society is preparing a new strategic plan to help guide the work of the organization over the next 3-5 years. As we embark upon this work, it is essential that we hear from YOU – our members, stakeholders and community thought leaders. What is the role you would like for Cleveland Restoration Society to play in Cleveland’s future?

We invite you to complete this important survey so that we can ensure your voice is “at the table” as we develop our plans. You may access the survey here and it should take only 5 minutes to complete. This is an anonymous survey that will be reviewed and tabulated by our strategic planning consultant, David J. Brown of Bearden Brown LLC. David has had a long career in historic preservation and planning and he is familiar with our work.

We would be grateful if we could have your response no later than Friday, January 29th. Thank you very much and stay safe!
2020 Celebration of Preservation:
Nominate your favorite historic preservation projects
City Architecture accepting the 2020 Celebration of Preservation's Renovation of Historic Housing Award for their work with Fenway Manor.
CRS and AIA Cleveland celebrate National Preservation Month each May by recognizing outstanding historic preservation projects from the region during our annual Awards Program. Projects are nominated by the community and reviewed by a jury of historic preservation experts and certified architects.

Help us celebrate amazing preservation projects by nominating a project to receive recognition at the 2021 Celebration of Preservation. Click here to access the Nomination Form and the Partner Form.

New for 2021! CRS and AIA Cleveland will be accepting separate applications for two new awards: Compatible Addition to a Historic Structure and Compatible New Building in a Historic District. Information on how to apply for these new categories will be coming soon! 

Nominations are due February 28th, 2021 by 5 p.m. 
Nominations for projects that pose a conflict of interest with the 2021 jury members will be held for consideration in 2022 when the jury members rotate and no conflict is in place. Those situations include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) the juror is related to a submission as a member of the design firm, development team, construction contractor or subcontractor, or as a client commissioning the work to a nominee, (ii) the juror is a relative of or has a close personal relationship or friendship with the nominee that makes him unable to act in an objective fashion, or (iii) there is a personal affiliation so close that the appearance of a conflict of interest may be assumed by the general public.
Thank you!
Since the pandemic began and our staff has been largely working from home, we have been using the US Postal Service’s mail forwarding service. Unfortunately, that service has been experiencing some hiccups, including delivery delays. In some cases, contributions have been returned to our members! We are so grateful for your support, and every gift is important to us. If your donation or membership renewal is returned to you, please email info@clevelandrestoration.org and we will assist you. And if your check has cleared but you haven’t received your thank you letter, please know that it is on its way!

If you would like to make your Annual Fund donation online, please go to www.clevelandrestoration.org/donate.

Thank you for preserving the places we love.
Renewal Reminder for the Heritage Home Program
Through the month of January, cities have the opportunity to renew and continue having the Heritage Home Program available to their homeowners in 2021.

Contact Jessica Beam for renewal information and see if your city will be part of the Heritage Home Program this year!
Check out our YouTube Channel
Did you know that we have a YouTube Channel?

On our channel, we recently posted a three-part series that provides a comprehensive summary of “The Making of Cleveland's Black Suburb in the City: Lee-Seville & Lee-Harvard.” Click the images below to watch each chapter narration.
Rare Lustron House for sale in Old Brooklyn
Historic Property Opportunity! This Lustron House (serial # 01098) is one of roughly 1,200 left in the United States. Located in the South Hills community of Old Brooklyn, this all metal house was designed by Carl Strandlund in response to the post-WWII housing shortage. This retro-mod house will please anyone looking for something unique. Learn more about Lustron homes.

Congratulations 2020 Ohio Tax Credit Recipients!
The Ohio Development Services Agency awarded $26,523,083 in Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits for the rehabilitation of 51 historic buildings. Together, the projects are expected to leverage approximately $259 million in private investments in 11 communities.

Eight of these projects were in Northeast Ohio.
Tax credit recipient Moreland House, located at 2804 S. Moreland Blvd. in Cleveland.
Read the full list of winners below.
Baldwin-Buss House awarded grant from State of Ohio Capital Budget
Good news for the historic Baldwin Buss House in Hudson. Now under new ownership and with over $900,000 in funding, restoration on the house can move forward.

Online Events Calendar
Wednesday, January 13th • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
New Solutions For House Museums: Five Lessons Learned
Online Event
Heritage Ohio

Join author Donna Ann Harris for this webinar about the second edition of her best-selling book New Solutions for House Museums: Ensuring the Long-Term Preservation of America’s Historic Homes. Donna will share stories from a handful of her 18 case studies to highlight how the new uses or users of these historic sites made them more financially sustainable--even through the Great Recession--and the lessons they learned about stewardship for the long haul.


Wednesday, January 13th • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Speaking of Cleveland | Italian American Life in Cleveland
Online Event
Western Reserve Historical Society

Today, Cleveland is home to a vibrant Italian American community that has grown over decades of immigration. Explore Italian immigration to the city from the late 19th Century through the present day, with a focus on life in the Italian neighborhoods.

Price: $15 general admission / $10 WRHS member admission


Saturday, January 16th • 7:00 pm
Where Do We Go from Here? MLK's Vision for a Fair and Just America
Online Event
Ohio History Connection

Shortly before his death, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. published his last book, Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community, a powerful explication of his thoughts and ideas on how to create a more democratic society. This talk with Dr. Hasan Jeffries will explore the blueprint for the future that King laid out, highlighting the elements of his vision that are most applicable today.

Price: $15 general admission / Free OHC member admission


Wednesday, January 27th • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Demystifying Influencer Marketing
Online Event
Heritage Ohio

This session will focus on training organizations to work with influencers: how they can be effective, how they can benefit destinations, as well as discussing techniques for researching effective partnerships, connecting with influencers near you, and creating and maintaining successful relationships with them. The Ohio Tourism Office will also share how their Co-op advertising program can provide financial support.
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Support has been provided by Ohio Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the federal CARES Act of 2020.

Generous project support is also provided by The Louise H. and David S. Ingalls Foundation.

The African American Civil Rights Trail project is supported through a grant from the African American Civil Rights grant program as administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. The project has also been funded in part by a grant from the Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
 
The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Government. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Government.