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September 2017 Preservation News & Events
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When Does Historic Preservation Become Social Justice?
William Murtagh, the first Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places wrote that, "at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future." Written more than 29 years ago, Murtagh's seminal work, Keeping Time, posits that historic preservation is not merely a field, but a distinct set of theories and a way of looking at the world that acknowledges agency and power. This has, at different times, made the field appear passive, conservative, and elitist or-as it did in 1966-cutting edge, pluralistic, and forward thinking. And when Murtagh wrote these words in 1988, preservation was flexing its muscles.
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A Missing Lesson from Charlottesville: Heritage as a Driver of Inclusion
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Credit: Magic City Smooth Jazz
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In the last few weeks, "heritage" has trended on social media and in popular discourse more than at any other time in recent history. It started when violence flared on the streets of Charlottesville, ostensibly over the fate of an outdoor bronze equestrian statue of Robert E. Lee. The images that streamed out of Emancipation Park on August 12 roiled the nation and intensified an ongoing debate about the propriety of Confederate memorials. This debate quickly spread to communities across the United States, focusing on the role of heritage in issues of privilege and exclusion, equity and inclusion. While heritage has been central to this conversation, historic preservation has not-which suggests that the movement may not be prepared to lead in an area that some might consider a core professional competency. What, then, should be the role of historic preservation in these discussions? And what changes to professional practice might help the field realize its potential?
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Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!
Museum Day Live! is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket. This year's museum celebration is on Saturday, September 23.
Where will your curiosity lead you on Museum Day Live!?
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How (and Why) to Let Weather Into Your Buildings
Bringing the weather inside is usually the opposite of what you want from a building envelope. However, new research from the University of Oregon, described in an article by The Washington Post, aims to show the physical and psychological benefits of letting nature inside. Signs of nature and change are both beneficial to our well-being, yet we don't always have access to them when inside buildings-and humans are now spending 90% of our lives inside.
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Benefit at the Trinity Cathedral Now November 4
We cannot imagine a more befitting place and time than Trinity Cathedral for the 2017 Cleveland Restoration Society Benefit to shine a light on our Sacred Landmarks program. The Trinity Cathedral steeple is an illuminating example of our work partnering with the Cleveland Foundation and the Reinhold W. Erickson Fund to light nineteen steeples to date. Trinity Cathedral, one of Cleveland's oldest congregation, was built in 1901-07 by Charles Schweinfurth in the neo-Gothic architectural style with beautiful stain glass windows and carved wood ceilings.Trinity is home to a vibrant, active, diverse congregation.
Protecting and preserving Cleveland's sacred landmarks has been at the forefront of CRS's mission and work. During the late 1800's and early 1900's, immigrants established churches as neighborhood anchors and many still survive today, unrivaled for their architectural beauty and historical significance. However, many are vacant or in peril, and there is a need for solutions to help congregations preserve their buildings as assets for outreach and community revitalization. These buildings are irreplaceable landmarks and reminders of the rich ethnic and religious history of our region.
Please join us to shine a light on Cleveland congregations who have consulted with CRS to preserve their historic buildings through our Sacred Landmarks initiative. Your support will help preserve these buildings and others so they may continue to serve their communities and neighborhoods.
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The State Historic Preservation Office of the Ohio History Connection is issuing a Request for Proposals for professional services of a diverse team to prepare a Multiple Property Documentation (MPD) Cover Document for "African American Civil Rights Movement in Ohio, 1900-1970," and prepare an individual National Register of Historic Places nomination for a Civil Rights-associated property using the MPD.
Funding for the project is through the 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program administered by the National Park Service.
The deadline for submitting proposals is September 20, 2017. For questions, contact Barbara Powers at 614-298-2000 or by email.
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Credit: The Murphy Theater
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Ohio's Best Historic Theatres & Opera Houses
We love seeing historic theatres restored in Ohio to their former glory and once again a proud centerpiece of the community. Can you believe some of these theatres were once threatened with demolition to make way for parking lots? Thanks to the work of preservationists across the state, you can still visit these stunning Ohio historic theatres.
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Credit: Ohio Redevelopment Projects
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Heritage Ohio Tax Credit Case Study: Schofield Building, Cleveland
The 1901 Schofield Building anchors the intersection of Cleveland's two main streets (East Ninth and Euclid). Once partially hidden under 1969 metal cladding, decorative terra cotta work was repaired and reconstructed once the cladding was removed. The striking brick structure was transformed into the Kimpton Schofield Hotel on the first seven floors, and 52 apartments on the upper seven floors. The new hotel and apartments complement ongoing development of the Euclid corridor.
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Climbing to New Heights: Adaptive Reuse Planned for Ohio City Masonic Arts Center Building
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Credit: Kevin Wojton
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Cleveland's two rock climbing gyms-Cleveland Rock Gym and Climb Cleveland-may soon have some competition. Last month, 29-year-old Lyndhurst native and entrepreneur Kevin Wojton acquired the Ohio City Masonic Arts Center located at 2831 Franklin Blvd. Wojton and his wife have been climbers for about a decade, and they have big plans to convert the space into a world-class rock climbing gym. The center sits on a two-third-acre lot and was built in the 1930s. The assessed value of the land and the building is $157,580, according to county records. And according to Wojton, the building is in pretty bad shape.
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Call for Information on 700 E. 185th
The office of Councilman Michael Polensek requests photos and stories regarding the building at 700 East 185th Street. The building itself was built in the same era as two other notable Collinwood buildings - Perry and the LaSalle - in the 1920's. Any history and stories about businesses or people associated with this building over the years would be helpful to the Councilman. You can share them through email or hard copy.
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Cycling Equity: Barriers to Bike Access and Use in Communities of Color Webinar
Cities across the U.S. are building more, and higher-quality bike lane networks - resulting in more riders, and increased safety for those taking to two wheels on our cities' streets. However, this increasingly-popular mode for getting around is not equally accessible to all communities, with Black and Hispanic populations facing both social and infrastructural barriers to cycling.
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Oberlin Heritage Center and Lorain Museum of Hispanic and Latino Cultures Partner on Exhibit
Celebrate shared and distinct local histories, diverse cultures, and community collaborations with a visit to the Oberlin Heritage Center in September to view a special guest exhibit presented by the Museum of Hispanic and Latino Cultures based in neighboring Lorain. Artifacts and art from Mexico, Spain, Puerto Rico, Peru, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras and more will be displayed in the intimate setting of the historic (1866) Monroe House. There are several ways to explore the exhibit throughout the month, and all proceeds will support the missions of both museums.
- Visitors can enjoy a guided 90-minute "Upstairs/Downstairs" tour of the Heritage Center's three historic buildings, which combines Oberlin history with the guest exhibit. This presentation is offered as a bilingual tour (English and Spanish) on Saturdays in September at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The same presentation is offered as an English-speaking tour on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Each tour/exhibit combination is $6/adults; $5 for OHC members; and free for children and any college student. Advance registration is encouraged.
- Those who prefer to view the exhibit alone can take part in a guided 45-minute English-speaking tour on Thursdays in September at 5:15 p.m. The cost is $3/adults; $2 for OHC members, and free for children and college students. Advance registration is encouraged.
- There also is an option to learn at your own pace on a Self-Guided Exhibit Tour offered Saturdays in September between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The cost is $3/adults; $2 for OHC members; and free for children and college students.
Because many museums around the country take part in Smithsonian Museum Day during the month of September, and emulate the free-admission policy of Washington, DC's Smithsonian museums, the bilingual and self-guided tours will be FREE at the Heritage Center on Saturday, September 23.
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Calendar
Now - October 22
Exhibit: "Cap OFF - Art ON" by John-Taylor Lehman
The Jack and Linda Lissauer Gallery, Shaker Historical Society
16740 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights
Shaker Historical Society
Now - December 31
Exhibit: "Endangered Antiquities"
Main Library, Special Collections John G. White Corridor, 3rd Floor
325 Superior Ave., Cleveland
Cleveland Public Library
September 10
Bike Shaker Tour: Home Tour
Shaker Historical Society
16740 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights
2:00 - 4:00 p.m., $$, RSVP Required (216) 921-1201
Shaker Historical Society
September 12
Everyone Deserves to Live in an "Opportunity Neighborhood": Pursuing Racial and Regional Equity in the American Metropolis
Roberta Steinbacher Atrium, Cleveland State University
1717 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
4:00 - 6:00 p.m., FREE
Levin College Forum
September 13
Beyond the Uniform: Visualizing Hope and Recovery through Art Therapy
Roberta Steinbacher Atrium, Cleveland State University
1717 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
12:00 - 2:00 p.m., FREE
Levin College Forum
September 13
Neighborhood Housing Court
Fairhill Partners Auditorium
12200 Fairhill Rd., Cleveland
6:00 - 8:00 p.m., FREE
September 16
WRAH Tour of Hub 55 - A Neighborhood Revitalization
The Goldhorn Brewery, 1361 E.55th St., Cleveland
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., $$ for lunch, RSVP to Sarah Klann (216) 226-2820
by September 12
Western Reserve Architectural Historians
September 17
Cleveland Civil War Connections Tour aboard Lolly the Trolley
Boarding at Merwin's Wharf, 1785 Merwin Ave.
12:30 - 4:00 p.m., $$, RSVP Required (216) 961-6033
Woodland Cemetery Foundation
September 19
Heritage Home Program Info Session: Ward 8
Collinwood Recreation Center
16300 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland
6:00 - 7:00 p.m., FREE
Cleveland Restoration Society
September 20
Heritage Home Program Workshop - Windows: Repair or Replace?
Barlow Community Center
41 S Oviatt St, Hudson
7:00 - 8:30 p.m., FREE
Cleveland Restoration Society
September 24
The Story of the Vans: How They Built Shaker Heights and Made the Face of Cleveland by Joe Blake
Shaker Historical Society
16740 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights
3:00 - 5:00 p.m., $$, RSVP (216) 921-1201
Shaker Historical Society
September 27
Back to the Club Night
Union Club of Cleveland
1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Union Club of Cleveland
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Save the Date
October 1
Bike Shaker Tour: Tour of the Houses of Poets Corner
Shaker Historical Society
16740 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights
2:00 - 4:00 p.m., $$, RSVP Required (216) 921-1201
Shaker Historical Society
October 5
Lecture by Phillip Dodd, author of The Art of Classical Details
Main Branch, Shaker Heights Public Library
16500 Van Aken Blvd.
7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Registration Required by September 10 (216) 991-2030
Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, Ohio and Lake Erie Chapter, Western Reserve Architectural Historians, Shaker Heights Public Library
October 6
Walking Tour with the Author & Architect Phillip Dodd
Main Branch, Shaker Heights Public Library
16500 Van Aken Blvd.
10:00 - 11:30 a.m., Registration Required by September 10 (216) 991-2030
Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, Ohio and Lake Erie Chapter, Western Reserve Architectural Historians, Shaker Heights Public Library
October 8
Bike Shaker Tour: Munroe Copper
Shaker Historical Society
16740 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights
2:00 - 4:00 p.m., $$$, RSVP Required (216) 921-1201
Shaker Historical Society
October 9
Designing an Appropriate Addition for an Old House
Noble Library, 2800 Noble Rd., Cleveland Heights
7:00 - 8:00 p.m., FREE
Cleveland Restoration Society, City of Cleveland Heights
October 16-18
Heritage Ohio Annual Conference
Sheraton Columbus Hotel at Capitol Square, Columbus
Heritage Ohio
October 18
Heritage Home Program Workshop - Recently Historic: Homes of the 1950s and 1960s
Barlow Community Center
41 S Oviatt St, Hudson
7:00 - 8:30 p.m., FREE
Cleveland Restoration Society
October 22
Bike Shaker Tour: Tudor Architecture
Shaker Historical Society
16740 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights
2:00 - 4:00 p.m., $$, RSVP Required (216) 921-1201
Shaker Historical Society
October 24
Designing an Appropriate Addition for an Old House
Heights Main Library, 2345 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights
7:00 - 8:00 p.m., FREE
Cleveland Restoration Society, City of Cleveland Heights
November 1
Heritage Home Program Workshop - Planning an Addition
Barlow Community Center
41 S Oviatt St, Hudson
7:00 - 8:30 p.m., FREE
Cleveland Restoration Society
November 4
2017 Benefit for Sacred Landmarks
Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Cleveland Restoration Society
November 5
WRAH Tour of The Easterly Wastewater Treatment Plant
Administration Building, Easterly Wastewater Treatment Plant
14021 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland
1:30 - 3:00 p.m., RSVP to Sarah Klann (216) 226-2820
by October 31
Western Reserve Architectural Historians
November 18
WRAH Lecture: The Great Lakes Exposition of 1936-1937
Special Collections Department, Main Branch, Cleveland Public Library
325 Superior Ave., Cleveland
1:30 - 3:00 p.m., RSVP to Sarah Klann (216) 226-2820
by November 13
Western Reserve Architectural Historians
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