Heritage Ohio’s 2024 Preservation Month Photo Contest | Faces of Preservation: And the winner is…..
The votes have been tallied and it’s time to announce this year’s winner. Congratulations go out to Maria Dehne for her image Cincinnati Face Off!
Here is Maria’s statement about the image from her entry:
One of the many historic gems of Cincinnati, Ohio, is Cincinnati Union Terminal, a 91-year-old National Historic Landmark. Originally built as a passenger railroad terminal, and as a current treasured art deco city icon, it was recently restored back to its original 1933 condition. In a multi-‘face’ted process, one important aspect of the work included meticulously repairing the exterior ‘face’ of the building. Made of limestone, aluminum and other materials, preservationists made sure to use safe products and procedures to remove layers and years of grime to provide a ‘facelift’ to this cultural asset’s façade. At one time, the building was on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s list of one of the Most Endangered Historic Places and ‘faced’ doom, but today it continues to hold significant meaning to the nation’s heritage, transportation, architecture, and more. As I reflect on what this preserved building means to me, it was neat to have the chance to capture a reflection of downtown Cincinnati in my car mirror as the restored ‘face’ of the building was in front of me. My face lights up every time I look at this photo where I was able to capture a symbolic ‘face off’ of a beloved and memorable building, and the city that loves and saved her, all in one image!
Be sure to catch the winning image on the cover of a future issue of Revitalize Ohio. Thank you to everyone who entered the contest and who voted for their favorite image.
Heritage Ohio’s 2024 Preservation Month Photo Contest | Vote for your favorite!
We’re in the thick of Preservation Month 2024 and it’s the moment we know you’ve been waiting for: time to vote for your favorite finalist image! But first we want to thank everyone who submitted an entry this year. Whittling our entries down to our four finalists was no easy task, and everyone who participated submitted great images. But, we have the best of the best, and now it’s your opportunity to vote. Take a look at the finalist images and their statements, exercise your voting power, and choose your favorite.
Please note: online voting will only be available through Wednesday, May 29, so don’t delay. Once the votes have been tallied, we’ll close out Preservation Month 2024 by announcing the winning image on Friday, May 31. Good luck to our finalists! You can access the voting page here.
Dates to remember
Online voting of finalists: Friday, May 24-Wednesday, May 29
Winner announced: Friday, May 31
Webinar: Reconciliation, Recovery, & Resilience: A Historic Preservation Plan for Ohioans
Wednesday, May 15th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The newest edition of the State Historic Preservation Plan was recently released by the State Historic Preservation Office. This plan, developed with an expert board, and with the input of Ohioans just like you, serves as both a working plan for the State Historic Preservation Office and as a guide for preservation throughout the state. Come learn what’s new in the latest edition and how it helps save historic sites in Ohio.
About Our Presenter
Nathan Bevil, Community Planning & Preservation Manager at the State Historic Preservation Office, holds a bachelor’s degree in history and historic preservation from Mary Washington College and a Master of Historic Preservation degree from the University of Georgia. He administers the CLG program, guided the development of the State Historic Preservation Plan, and provides technical assistance to communities on local historic preservation matters.
Heritage Ohio’s 2024 Preservation Month Photo Contest | Faces of Preservation
Update May 18: The submission period has closed. Stay tuned to heritageohio.org as we open online voting on Friday, May 24.
As we post this, Preservation Month is just around the corner, and that means Heritage Ohio’s annual Preservation Month Photo Contest is too. This year’s theme is Faces of Preservation and we’re looking forward to seeing some great image submissions. But when we say “Faces of Preservation” what exactly do we mean? It could be the faces of the people who make preservation happen in your community, it could be the “face” of the building that has been part of the community, or it could be both. Whatever the case, capture that winning image and submit it to us by the entry deadline of Friday, May 17.
Once you get that perfect image and tell us a bit about it, submit your entry using our online submission form below. Our Preservation Committee and Board of Trustees will choose finalists from all of the entries we receive, and then we’ll open the contest to online voting. As in years past, your online votes will determine the winner, and the winning image will be featured on the cover of a future issue of Revitalize Ohio. Good luck!
Dates to remember
Entries accepted: Monday, April 29-Friday, May 17
Online voting of finalists: Friday, May 24-Wednesday, May 29
Winner announced: Friday, May 31
Webinar: An Exploration of the American Stained Glass Industry
Wednesday, May 22nd – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Explore the rich history of American stained glass and the niche industry that supports so much of our architectural art glass environment. Looking to the future of stained glass restoration, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment. Success hinges upon our willingness to embrace creativity, and our ability to draw insights from past endeavors and forge collaborative pathways with communities. Fortunately, our history is steeped in a tradition of collaboration, service, and ingenuity, providing a sturdy foundation upon which to build.
About Our Presenter
Megan McElfresh is a third-generation stained glass artisan who became Executive Director of the Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA) in Fall of 2017. Her background in operations management and art history gives her unique qualifications as the leader for the National Trade Association as it celebrates its 120th anniversary of service to the industry. In her role with the SGAA, McElfresh is focused on sowing the seeds of long-term change and expanding the SGAA’s core programs. Her focus is on showcasing the Association as a hub for the industry through strong partnerships with manufacturers, preservation and stewardship groups, and education centers. By bringing together the nation’s foremost architectural art glass studios in technical skill and integrity, the Stained Glass Association’s cumulative knowledge can be combined for the benefit of all who are tasked with the care and investment of our nation’s living stained glass museum.
The Stained Glass Association of America, founded in 1903, is a 501(c)6 national professional trade association serving the architectural ornamental art glass industry across
North America and Internationally. In December 2017, the national headquarters office moved to Buffalo, NY. Coming up on its 120th anniversary, they are focused on strengthening their 501(c)3 Foundation, expanding their mission, and serving our nation’s emerging professionals.
The SGAA Foundation was founded in 2020 to promote public appreciation and knowledge of the stained glass and mosaic art form and champion the provenance of the material in architectural art. The mission of the Foundation is to foster proactive, responsible stewardship of our nation’s architectural art glass and mosaic treasures. Beauty must be abundant and accessible and we must collaborate with like-minded organizations to bring new voices into our industry while providing more resources to protect our nation’s stained glass heritage.
Webinar: Top Tips for National Register Nominations
Wednesday, March 27th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
What is the National Register of Historic Places? This webinar will cover the basics of what the National Register of Historic Places program is, what being listed in the program does and does not mean, and what benefits may come with a listing. Additionally, this webinar will outline the process of nominating resources to the National Register of Historic Places and provide insight and tips to preparing a nomination.
This webinar is registered for 1.00 LU AIA credit.
About Our Presenter
Abby Marshall, Survey and National Register Manager for Inventory and Registration for the State Historic Preservation Office of the Ohio History Connection, holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Geography with a concentration in Travel and Tourism as well as a Master’s of Science degree in Historic Preservation – both from Ball State University. She began working at the Ohio State Historic Preservation Office in 2021 and currently serves on the Heritage Ohio Board as the Young Ohio Preservationist’s chair.
Webinar: Redevelopment Funding Opportunities from the Ohio Department of Development
Wednesday, January 31st – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join us for a conversation about community redevelopment and the funds available through the Ohio Department of Development to assist your projects. Funding opportunities to be discussed include:
Welcome Home Ohio
The Welcome Home Ohio (WHO) program is designed to provide grants for the purchase of qualifying residential properties, the cost of construction or rehabilitation, or a nonrefundable tax credit for qualifying activities.
Brownfield Remediation Program
The Brownfield Remediation Program provides grants for the cleanup of brownfield sites, to assist in the remediation of hazardous substances or petroleum at an industrial, commercial, or institutional property. Remediation includes acquisition of a brownfield, demolition performed at a brownfield, and the installation or upgrade of the minimum amount of infrastructure necessary to make a brownfield site operational for economic development activity.
Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program
The Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program is designed to provide grants for the demolition of commercial and residential buildings and revitalization of surrounding properties on sites that are not Brownfields.
Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Grant Program
The Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Grant Program provides grants to improve access to clean drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. Grants of up to $5 million for construction projects are available to Ohio communities. All political subdivisions with the authority to own and operate public water and sewer systems and non-profit, non-community public water systems may submit an application
Webinar: Historic Preservation Commissions: The Legal Basics
Wednesday, February 21st – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The strongest defense commissions have against accusations of arbitrary and capricious decisions is to consistently follow established review procedures. Customized for each state, this workshop covers the legal basis for commission operation. This presentation will provide an overview of procedural due process, takings, appeals, property rights, and economic hardship. Participants will examine common preservation legal issues and acquire tools to improve decision-making and build a defensible record.
About our presenter:
Will Cook is a nationally recognized lawyer and scholar with a successful record for protecting National Historic Landmarks, significant landscapes, historic viewsheds, and traditional cultural properties. His practice focuses on balancing historic preservation with economic development so that historic preservation law is more efficient, effective, and predictable. Will helps his clients navigate the Section 106 process of the National Historic Preservation Act at the project level with an emphasis on historic viewsheds and landscape protection. He negotiates on behalf of tribes, project proponents, local governments, and other consulting parties to achieve creative, win-win outcomes that appropriately balance preservation values and development needs. Examples of his work include helping to find reasonable limits to unregulated cruise tourism in historic port communities, advising a local government with a National Historic Landmark district on its legal rights in response to proposed offshore utility-scale windfarms, and working with a nationally recognized preservation advocacy group on how to address a proposed seawall that would surround a National Historic Landmark district.
In 2019, Will assisted the Parks & People Foundation in Baltimore with identifying ways to use Section 106 to leverage shoreline restoration of the Middle Branch Harbor and proposed “green” urban park along its 11-mile shoreline. Will’s extensive knowledge of preservation legal tools and land use law allows him to serve as a strategic partner with policymakers, developers, and preservation advocates on best practices to make preservation law more effective and efficient. Examples include assisting the City of Philadelphia and the Town of Palm Beach with identifying strengths and weaknesses in their local preservation laws, suggesting opportunities for improvement based on peer city reviews, and helping educate the public about preservation law’s benefits. Through his work with the National Alliance of Preservation Commission’s Disaster Planning Advisory Committee, Will helps historic communities with adaptation planning and disaster relief, including their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Will has argued in court and before administrative agencies across the country on behalf of advocates seeking to protect traditional cultural properties: historic places that continue to be used by living communities. His engagements have included arguing on behalf of the National Trust for Historic Preservation before the New Mexico Supreme Court, which affirmed unanimously Mount Taylor’s designation in New Mexico’s State Register of Cultural Properties.
Will earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and is a graduate of Furman University, where he received a B.A. in political science. Prior to joining Cultural Heritage Partners, Will served for eight years as associate general counsel for the National Trust for Historic Preservation and teaches preservation law at Columbia University.