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Here's your trivia question for the day: What was the wooden tool on the floor used for originally? Hint: this view of the floor and baseboard was taken directly under a window.

We were awed at the county’s still amazingly intact collection of 19th century buildings that make up the infirmary complex (check our facebook page to see a photo album from the visit) but we also understand the county is in a race against time. The buildings have sat vacant for decades and it’s a testament to the strength of the building materials and care of construction that the buildings haven’t fallen into a heap of brick dust by now.

The current county commissioners, who didn’t create the problem of neglected buildings, however, are now forced to deal with the issue of the condition of the buildings. If not rehabilitated (or at least mothballed) soon, these important landmarks will likely have to be demolished.

While the clock ticks on these important reminders of Lisbon’s (and Columbiana County’s) past, we’re hopeful that residents can come up with a viable plan for preserving the complex, building on current efforts within the county to preserve and celebrate its heritage.

The 2010 Top Preservation Opportunities are sponsored by Coon Restoration.

Progress Through Preservation will tackle a number of issues, both inside and out, to restore the character of the building and upgrade its functionality.

Much of the discussion centered on their fundraising efforts, and we shared our ideas on funding sources the organization should pursue to make their project a reality. The theme emerging from the discussions was one of building relationships. Progress Through Preservation has the best chance of being successful by:

• Building relationships with the city to utilize CLG funding
• Building relationships with local foundations to assist with addressing particular restoration issues
• Building relationships with affiliate organizations to share best practices and learn from one another
• Building relationships with the Akron movers & shakers who can bring both human and financial resources to bear, and
• Building relationships with the park committee that oversees the property where the Preservation House is located

PTP is off to a good start in their fundraising efforts (nearly half of their Phase I funds have been raised) and we look forward to coming back in the future to see the continued progress as they move toward their building goals.

The 2010 Top Preservation Opportunities are sponsored by Coon Restoration. Coon Restoration is providing in-kind restoration work for the building’s exterior.

Given the neighborhood’s steady decline over the past 40 years, the Columbus Compact has a difficult task ahead, but has the ability to move the neighborhood in the right direction with its redevelopment efforts.

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Selling in a Down Economy
9:30 AM-4:00 PM

Can non-profits still raise funds in a down economy?

Presenter:  Sylvia Allen of Allen Consulting says, Yes!

Sylvia will share her wealth of knowledge with attendees on getting the most out of sponsorship in a down economy.

$15 for Main Street Program Members
$30 for Emerging & Network Members
$75 for HO Members
$125 for Non-Members

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Join us in Ironton

August 13 – 10am to 3pm

Lawrence County Workforce Development Center

Everything you need to know to make Rehabilitation
Tax Credits work for your historic building!

• Learn about federal & state historic tax credits
• Understand the submission, review & approval process
• Explore finance options
• Panel presenters discuss architectural, legal & accounting considerations
• Take advantage of one-on-one consultations to get expert advice for your project
• The workshop ends with a tour of the Berg Building led by Ralph Kline & Scott Moore

Featured Speakers include:
Ralph Kline
Scott Moore
Curt Anderson
Jon Moorehead
Mark Lundine
Judy Kitchen

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Funding for your Historic Theater: Campaigning for Dollars

August 10, 2010 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Twin City Opera House at 15 West Main Street, McConnelsville, Ohio

Cost (includes lunch):
Members of Heritage Ohio $20
Non-HO Members $25

Agenda Highlights:
•Registration & Welcome to the Twin City Opera House
•Behind-the-scenes tour of the Twin City Opera House
•Funding for your Historic Theater— Mike Morris and Elaine Merchant
•Lunch & Networking Session
•Organizing a Campaign
•Sponsorships
•Grants
•Nurturing Donors & Funders

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