One of our Main Street Communities, beautiful Lakewood OH, was voted one of the 50 best places to buy an old house by the good people at the This Old House website. Downtown Lakewood’s hard work was recognized by the authors of the article who wrote,
Locally owned shops, restaurants, theaters, and art galleries, strung behind vintage storefronts along a former streetcar line, are where families meet in summer—when they’re not relaxing by the lake.
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Queen Anne, Spanish Revival, Tudor, and Colonial Revival houses can be found with all their original details, including magnificent millwork and stained-glass windows.
Lakewood knows that economic health depends on historical revitalization and preservation as evidenced by their work with us as well as the Cleveland Restoration Society and the Lakewood Heritage Advisory Board who offer, the article points out, “low-interest loan programs for rehabs and renovations” and “consultations and assistance for those looking to rehab old houses” respectively.
Congrats, Lakewood! The national recognition is well-deserved!
