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.
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APRIL 2019 PRESERVATION NEWS & EVENTS
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2019 CELEBRATION OF PRESERVATION
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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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The Celebration of Preservation Awards is the annual event that showcases the best in regional preservation awarded by the Cleveland Restoration Society and the American Institute of Architects Cleveland. Recent preservation projects in Northeast Ohio are honored for design excellence, community impact, innovation and outstanding commitment to historic preservation.
From the architects to engineers, craftspeople and finance team, historic preservation projects are a challenge. See the before and after of incredible projects that are transforming neighborhoods within Cleveland and beyond. Mingle with award winners and preservation friends following the awards ceremony at a festive reception in the Ohio Theatre lobby.
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Thank you to our sponsors.
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Learn about tax credit incentives for historic buildings in a friendly, informal environment. This webinar will focus on the Downtown Revitalization Program.
Wednesday, April 10 at 1 pm
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GROUNDBREAKING LAND CONSERVANCY REPORT
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A recent Western Reserve Land Conservancy study finds Cleveland's east side is steadily emerging from the 2010 housing crisis—with the number of vacant and distressed structures decreasing significantly while home prices are on the rise.
The report details the findings of a study that examined 13 Cleveland neighborhoods with 78,000 parcels considered at-risk and measured the progress made in the last 3 years.
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Photo by Western Reserve Land Conservancy
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The study was created to help city officials prioritize demolition and to explore how blighted neighborhoods could overcome the effects of the crisis.
Last month, the Land Conservancy issued its updated comparison report on the improvements.
Learn more
in this excellent article from
Freshwater Cleveland
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Robert Madison’s rise to the top of his profession as an architect began in the Jim Crow era. But the obstructions and insults merely sharpened his courage and determination.
Learn more about how Cleveland born architect and entrepreneur Robert P. Madison overcame obstacles to do great work over his long career in the recent issue of
Shaker Life
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THE BUZZ ABOUT #1288 SWIVEL CHAIRS
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Late 1960s Steelcase Curved-Back Executive Swivel Chairs #1288
chairs are needed for the restoration of the historic Apollo Mission Control Center at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. These swivel chairs were used at each console in the Mission Operations Control Room and adjacent support areas that are part of the National Historic Landmark currently undergoing a major restoration.
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The restoration will preserve and interpret the historic Mission Control Center as it appeared in July 1969 during the Apollo 11 mission.
If you have information regarding available 1960s Steelcase swivel chairs, please contact Delaney Harris-Finch at
dharrisfinch@sternbucek.com
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CLEVELAND PRESERVATION SPECIAL TOURS
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Sunday, April 14th
PARK 150: Celebrating the Art & Architecture of Park Synagogue
Doors Open at 12:30 pm
・ Program Begins at 1:00 pm
Free and Open to the Community
Join us to appreciate the art and architecture of the iconic Park Synagogue Main in Cleveland Heights, designed by the world-renowned architect, Eric Mendelsohn. Samantha Baskind, Professor of Art History at Cleveland State University, will highlight the significant works of art, while Steven Litt, Plain Dealer Art & Architecture Editor, will discuss Mendelsohn’s innovative and symbolic architectural designs. Take self-guided tours, enjoy a reception on the Bridge following the program, and visit the Park Synagogue “Shop” to purchase Walter Leedy’s book, Eric Mendelsohn’s Park Synagogue, and other interesting items.
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Saturday, May 11th
Celebrate Drinking Water Week!
Open House at the Baldwin Water Treatment Plant
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
・ Last Tour at 3:00 pm
Get a behind the scenes look at the historic Baldwin Water Treatment Plant.
Baldwin opened in 1925 in response to Cleveland's rapid growth after World War I. Explore state-of-the-art facilities and enjoy free plant tours, family-friendly activities, water-related demonstrations, hands-on exhibits, food trucks, and our NEW Kids' Zone. An outstanding feature of Baldwin is its enormous covered reservoir, which is one of the largest in the world. At the Open House, you'll meet the people who work hard each day to ensure safe, quality drinking water. The event provides a fun and educational opportunity to learn how water gets from Lake Erie to your home.
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Saturday, April 20
Western Reserve Historical Society
Monthly at the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum at the Cleveland History Center from 8:00am to 11:00am. For more
information and tickets
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Saturday, April 27
Trolley Tour of 2018 Architectural Heritage Award Winners
Progress Through Preservation
Akron, OH
Sunday, April 28
A Century of Landscape Design around the Cleveland Museum of Art
Western Reserve Architectural Historians
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peaker: Jeffrey Strean,
Director of Design and Architecture, Cleveland Museum of Art
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The Cleveland Restoration Society is sad to share news of the untimely passing of a past board member and friend, Barbara Fried Becker.
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