Preservation Ohio

Gamble House Letter

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:56:11 +0000

February 24, 2010

The Honorable Historic Conservation Board
805 Central Avenue, Suite 700
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Dear Board Members:

With this letter, we share with you the strong support of Preservation Ohio for preservation efforts directed toward Westwood’s…

A Call for Nominations for Ohio’s Most Endangered

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:29:51 +0000

Preservation Ohio is pleased to issue a Call for Nominations for the 2010 Edition of Ohio's Most Endangered Historic Sites, Ohio's annual list of historic properties at risk of loss.

The Proof is in the Numbers

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:26:33 +0000

In our last post, we looked at the proposed cuts to both the Save America’s Treasures and Preserve America Programs, and in particular at a post authored by preservation economic development consultant Donovan Rypkema concerning those cuts. In a subsequent…

Save America’s Treasures – Job Creation Statistics

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:57:41 +0000

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A Trip Back in Time, Courtesy of Your Ohio Library Card

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:31:43 +0000

From Our Archives — This story was first published on MyHometownOhio on December 6, 2006.

For the seventh straight year, Ohio’s public libraries were ranked first in the country, according to the American Public Library Rating. According to this…

Making Sense of It All…

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:14:05 +0000

It is not entirely uncommon for citizens in Ohio communities to be confused over local preservation and design review ordinances, and the way that those ordinances interface with other preservation designations, such as listing on the National Register of Historic…

Proposed Funding Cuts and Re-Thinking the Preservation Message

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:57:28 +0000

Occasionally, one runs across a blog post which is so clearly “on the money” that trying to provide alternative commentary is a waste of time.

Preservationists were shocked recently with the announcement of President Obama’s proposed budget cuts for national…

Become A Part of Preservation In Ohio

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:00:50 +0000

You become a key part of Ohio's preservation community when you join with other people working to preserve our rich heritage. Preservation Ohio has been leading this effort for almost 28 years as Ohio's statewide preservation organization, always with a goal of securing the future of the state's past through education, assistance and advocacy.

We’re Looking for Volunteers

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:41:34 +0000

Preservation Ohio is in on the lookout for anyone willing to volunteer their time in assisting Ohio’s statewide preservation movement. The rewards may not make you rich, but they can provide a warm feeling of satisfaction in knowing that you…

Ohio’s Houses and Neighborhoods

admin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:00:06 +0000

The core principle of preservation-based revitalization is that a community maximizes its chances for success by concentrating on what makes it unique, and by emphasizing re-use of existing resources and infrastructure. As with the state's traditional downtowns, the same holds true for the neighborhoods that surround them.