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. 
APRIL 2021 PRESERVATION NEWS & EVENTS
Sponsor our 2021 Celebration of Preservation virtual awards
This 2021 virtual Celebration of Preservation is the perfect opportunity to support historic preservation and the places you and your organization care about. As a sponsor, your company will receive exposure to an expansive online audience of architects, planners, city representatives, and nonprofits across greater Cleveland. Our sponsorships start at just $750!

Please secure your sponsorship by Friday, May 7, 2021.

Questions? Email Stephanie Phelps.
We’re accepting RSVPs for the 2021 Celebration of Preservation starting April 20th!
Thank you to our sponsors
Capital Level Sponsor
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Pillar Level Sponsor
Cornice Level Sponsor
Marous Brothers Construction sponsors a Civil Rights Trail Marker
Cleveland Restoration Society is pleased to announce Marous Brothers Construction’s $10,000 sponsorship of an Ohio Historical Marker on the African American Civil Rights Trail.

“Having recently achieved the milestone of our 40th year in business, we recognize that the legacy we leave behind transcends beyond what we build with brick and mortar,” said company president Chip Marous. “Cleveland has played an important role in the Civil Rights Movement. We are proud to partner with CRS by sponsoring a trail marker in this most worthwhile initiative to help preserve an important part of our region’s history for the betterment of this generation and those to come.”


If you wish to sponsor an Ohio Historical Marker, please contact Anne Doten at 216-426-3109 or adoten@clevelandrestoration.org.
Thank you to our sponsors
We also wish to thank a generous anonymous donor for their marker sponsorship.
New issue of Facade coming soon for CRS members!
Did you forget to renew your membership with the Cleveland Restoration Society? It’s not too late! If you join THIS WEEK, you will receive our spring issue of Facade, coming to our members’ mailboxes soon!
Published since 1972, Facade magazine is the voice of historic preservation in Northeast Ohio. Each issue spotlights significant preservation projects across the region and captures the stories of the people and places that contribute to our cultural heritage.
Check out the new "Hoodoo" CD & "The Making of Cleveland's Black Suburb in the City" combo package
Did you enjoy the music of our Lee-Seville & Lee-Harvard videos? Now, the music to our latest videos can be purchased with our book! This package combines one CD from local Lee-Seville resident Michael A. Rubin and one copy of The Making of Cleveland's Black Suburb in the City: Lee-Seville & Lee Harvard.
From the STEWARDSHIP OF THE HISTORIC NEWTON AVENUE HOUSES

to the FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS TRAIL IN CLEVELAND

YOU make our work possible.
Don't forget to register for our upcoming Heritage Home Program virtual presentations
Our Heritage Home Program's virtual informational presentations will be going on every month this spring and into the summer! We have a full schedule planned through August.
 
Anyone interested in registering for one of our upcoming presentations can register online below.
Update: Club Azteca
Mitigation measures for Club Azteca are moving forward in a positive manner as developer Bond Street Development works with the Latinx and Mexican-American community in Cleveland. The development project proposed at the site where Club Azteca currently sits was approved at the 4/8/21 Landmarks Commission hearing with the understanding that the mitigation measures would be fully developed and finalized. Members of the Latinx and Mexican-American community, along with residents of the Detroit-Shoreway, expressed support for the project through letters and messages that were shared during the meeting. 
Urge your House Representative to cosponsor Historic Tax Credit Improvement Legislation
On April 1, Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL), Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY), and Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced a new version of the Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act, H.R. 2294, (HTC-GO) in the U.S House.

This bill includes many of the same changes to expand and enhance the Historic Tax Credit included in the HTC-GO bill introduced during the last Congress, but also includes temporary provisions aimed at bringing relief to historic rehabilitation projects impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These same provisions were included and passed in the House Infrastructure bill (H.R 2) during the last Congress and are needed now more than ever to help revitalize our communities and support our nation's economic recovery.

The HTC-GO bill includes the following provisions:
  • A temporary increase of the Historic Tax Credit from 20% to 30% through 2024, phasing back down to 20% by 2027
  • Establishes a permanent 30% Historic Tax Credit for projects $2.5 million and less, making it easier to complete small projects
  • Eliminates the HTC Basis Adjustment, bringing more value to HTCs and making it easier to pair with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
  • Reduces the substantial rehabilitation threshold, making more buildings eligible to use the HTC
  • Makes the credit easier to use by non-profits
Deadline approaches for ACHP/HUD Secretary’s Historic Preservation Award 
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are looking for exemplary historic preservation efforts to honor with their joint award. 

Nominated projects involve historic preservation efforts with affordable housing and community revitalization and do the following: 
  • Promote the use of historic buildings for affordable housing, community development, and/or expanded economic opportunities 
  • Include HUD funds or financing 
  • Meet preservation guidelines 
  • Contribute to local community revitalization efforts 

The deadline for nominations is April 16, 2021, 11:59 p.m. PDT. 
Events calendar
Wednesday, April 21st • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Art & Economics of Filling Your Downtown Buildings
Online Event
Heritage Ohio

Join Corey Leon of National Development Council and Jason Duff of Small Nation joining to talk the numbers of developing downtown real estate, and the secrets behind recruiting and expanding small businesses in your community. You can learn more and register here.

Price: $75 Heritage Ohio members ticket/ $150 Non-member ticket

Wednesday, April 21st • 5:30 pm
The Tidal Basin in Context: Funding the Public Sphere
Online Event
National Trust for Historic Preservation Preservation Leadership Forum

Conceived of and moderated by Donald Albrecht and Thomas Mellins, curators of the Tidal Basin Ideas Lab exhibition, this evening program is the fourth in a series of conversations about the changing nature of public space and the complexities of its preservation. This session will focus on issues of funding and stewarding public space, including interactions between the general public, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. 


Wednesday, April 21st • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Speaking of Cleveland | Stories from Millionaires’ Row
Online Event
Heritage Ohio

Declared “the most beautiful street in America,” Euclid Avenue was once home to powerful families who not only shaped Cleveland, but national politics and industry, as well. Hear their stories as you take a walk down Euclid Avenue in the 19th Century and learn about the beautiful art and architecture of their homes.


Wednesday, April 28th • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Growing your Local Economy to Last, Even When Nothing Stays the Same.
Online Event
Heritage Ohio

Della Rucker will present her analysis on how best to position your economy for the future, especially when it seems like some of the tried and true programs don't seem to quite pack the same powerful punch they once did.

You can learn more and register here.

Wednesday, April 21st • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation
Online Event
Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library

This presentation will share highlights from Cleveland area historic preservation projects that help stabilize neighborhoods, increase property value, influence community revitalization and generate a stronger tax base for cities. Panelists Diana Wellman, preservation consultant with Naylor Wellman, Brian Mikelbank, Ph.D. with Cleveland State University, and Stephanie Ryberg-Webster, Ph.D. with Cleveland State University, will share project examples and hard data to demonstrate how historic buildings and older housing stock contributes to our economy. 

No registration required. Zoom Meeting ID 852 9312 8585.


Wednesday, April 28th • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
History of Stadium Square 
Online Event
Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library

Join us to learn about Stadium Squares history, preservation, and economic development opportunities nearly one year after it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Also known as the Monroe Subdivision, the area encompasses 6.92 acres located on South Taylor Road and Superior Park Drive. Construction began in 1926 and the area soon became known for its Tudor Revival-style buildings, including the Taylor-Superior Building and Barclay Courts Apartments. 

No registration required. Zoom Meeting ID 837 4465 1930.


Thursday, April 29th • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual Panel Discussion: Slovenian Neighborhoods of Cleveland
Online Event
Western Reserve Historical Society

Cleveland is home to the largest settlement of Slovenians outside of Europe. Slovenian-Americans took advantage of the resources the city made available to them to build families and institutions and develop a lively cultural scene. Each of the city’s Slovenian neighborhoods was anchored by an imposing cultural Hall or majestic church (or both), surrounded by tidy homes and thriving businesses. Many high-profile Clevelanders emerged from those neighborhoods to leave their mark on the city. Joe Valencic talks about these remarkable individuals, as well as why Slovenians chose Cleveland and what set each neighborhood apart. Dr. John Grabowski reviews the impact immigration had on the growth of the city and what this particular nationality contributed to the city.

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


Wednesday, May 5th • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
House History by Jamie Miles, CRS Preservation Programs Associate
Online Event
Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library

Are you interested in learning about how to research the history of your home and neighborhood? Discover how to use the variety of resources available to you to trace your property's chain of ownership, learn about its builder or architect, find out how your neighborhood developed over time, or educate yourself on your home's historic style and architecture. Tune in to this presentation to dig in and get started on your research journey!

No registration required. Zoom Meeting ID 889 1157 8290.
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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.