Student Preservationist Conference Scholarship is back for a 2nd year!
We’re pleased to announce that former Heritage Ohio Trustee Glenn Harper has again made the Student Preservation Conference Scholarship available for the 2018 conference! The scholarship includes a full registration to attend the conference (including our Legacy Circle Reception on October 22), two nights lodging at the conference hotel, Metropolitan at the 9 in downtown Cleveland, and up to a $100 travel stipend.
To be eligible to apply for the scholarship you need to be currently enrolled in a degree program, a resident of Ohio, and under the age of 40 as of October 22.
If you would like to join us, please complete the scholarship application no later than Friday, September 14. We’ll announce the winner of the scholarship Friday, September 21.
Please contact Frank Quinn at 614.258.6200, or at fquinn@heritageohio.org with any questions you have about the application. Good luck!
You can access the scholarship application below.
2018 Annual Conference
The 2018 Heritage Ohio Annual Preservation and Revitalization Conference will be held in downtown Cleveland, October 22-24, at The Metropolitan at the 9.
Sign up for our newsletter today on our home page to get the latest news on the conference!
Agenda
We have brought together the leaders of preservation and revitalization to provide you with an exciting and educational set of sessions. We are bringing back many of our popular sessions.
We are once again providing special sessions with the state historic preservation office, covering topics like the National Register, the Building Doctor, and state and federal historic preservation tax credits.
To view the session schedule, click here.
To view a detailed description of sessions, click here.
Conference Presentations
Access many of the presentations you attended at this year’s conference! click here.
Special Guests
This year, we are excited to announce our special guest presenters at our conference.
Donovan Rypkema is a Principal for PlaceEconomics and nationally renowned expert on the economic impacts of historic preservation.
Special Event: NDC Workshop
We have partnered with the National Development Council (NDC) to provide you with a special workshop on Monday, October 22nd from 9 AM to 1 PM. Tickets are available on the conference registration page, $50 for Heritage Ohio members / $75 for non-members. If you purchase a 2-day registration to the conference, request your special code to get free registration to this workshop. Limited to the first 40 registrants.
Special Event: Historic Storefronts & Additions Workshop
We have partnered with the National Park Service to provide you with a special workshop on Monday, October 22nd from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Tickets are available on the conference registration page, $50 for Heritage Ohio members / $75 for non-members. If you purchase a 2-day registration to the conference, request your special code to get free registration to this workshop. Limited to the first 40 registrants.
Hotel Options
UPDATE: SOLDOUT – This year’s conference will be held at The Metropolitan at the 9 in downtown Cleveland. There is a special rate of $169/night. You can book your room by clicking the hotel link or by calling 216-239-1200. This discounted rate is available until October 1 at 11:59 PM, or when the room block sells out, so book your room today!
Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square ~ $190/night
Holiday Inn Express Cleveland Downtown ~ $209/night
Kimpton Schofield Hotel ~ $294/night
Hampton Inn Cleveland Downtown ~ $211/night
Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown ~ $171/night
The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland ~ $599/night
Registration
Online registration is live. Get your tickets and join us in Cleveland.
Register online until midnight on Saturday, October 20th. If purchasing tickets after October 20th, register in person at the conference.
Do you have a discount code for the conference? Click here to learn how to use it on the registration page.
Sponsors/Exhibitors
Check out the info for prospective sponsors and exhibitors click here.
To join us as a sponsor, click here.
To join us as an exhibitor, click here.
Historic Tax Credit Coffees in Northeast Ohio
Monday, July 9, 2018
HISTORIC TAX CREDIT COFFEE
Have you been wondering about historic tax credit programs here in Ohio?
Wondering about the application and review process? Here is an easy introduction to the 20% federal historic tax credit and 25% Ohio historic preservation tax credit which you can use to rehabilitate your historic building.
Come chat at a quick informal get together to learn about how the historic tax credit programs work and meet the people who manage them.
8:00 – 9:00 Ashtabula: Ashtabula County District Library – 4335 Park Avenue
10:30 – 11:30 Painesville: 47 South State Street
2:00 – 3:00 Chardon: Heritage House – 111 East Park Street
4:30 – 5:30 Cleveland Heights: Cleveland Heights Library – 2345 Lee Road
And the winner is…
Congratulations to Ashley Combs of Middletown for winning our Preservation Month Photo Contest! Ashley’s winning entry will be featured on a future cover of Revitalize Ohio, plus we’ll honor her winning image at our Annual Conference this October in Cleveland. Thank you to everyone who entered a photo this year, and to everyone who voted!
Rustic Treasure (Bank Vault inside the Historic Goetz Tower)
The Goetz Tower is a seven-story Art Deco building that was constructed in 1930 and is located in the heart of Downtown Middletown, Ohio. This is a beautiful historic building that offers unique architectural features everywhere you turn inside and outside. Over the years the Goetz has survived decades of changes that have occurred in our City. We look forward to the future and bringing this space back to life to be enjoyed by all.
Middletown is currently in the process of revitalizing its downtown and has been very successful in bringing new businesses and people over the last two years. Once renovated this building will become another destination location for visitors as well as provide a home for new residents. Every downtown that has come back from neglect and abandonment has done so with a residential component downtown. The Goetz Tower is a crucial component in the revitalization of Downtown Middletown.
The City of Middletown believes that this building has the potential to be converted into a destination location for premier space for offices, retail, and restaurants as well as offer luxury apartments for those wanting to get away from the suburban lifestyle and reconnect with their community in a place like our up and coming downtown.
12 Fun Historic Preservation Month Ideas for You & Your Family
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Learn more about your home.
The vast majority of homes in America are historic in age, even those ranch and split-level houses you grew up in. Visit your local historical society, library, and public records office to get started. George Washington probably didn’t get a chance to sleep there, but who else had the chance to crash on the couch in 1968?
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Participate in a downtown cleanup day.
Sure, this might stretch the boundaries of the definition of fun, but those old buildings in your downtown need love too. Pick up trash on the sidewalk and street, clean off graffiti, and add a fresh coat of paint to downtown buildings to keep their majestic charm going for another year.
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Take some photos.
Architectural photography can become an addicting hobby. Think we’re joking? There are hundreds of Instagram accounts like Old House Love, dedicated to the beauty of historic buildings. You can also enter Heritage Ohio’s awesome Historic Preservation Month Photo Contest and land your photo on the cover of the next issue of Revitalize Ohio. You’ll be Insta-famous!
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Take a tour.
There are lots of unique historic structures dotting Ohio. Many of them are privately-owned, but some open up to the public throughout the year. Be on the lookout for historic home tours, Main Street tours, and the Ohio History Connection’s Open Doors.
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Participate in an Architectural Scavenger Hunt.
If you want to work for your entertainment, try an architectural scavenger hunt. Many local preservation organizations and historical societies have these for a low cost or for free. Pick one up and start the hunt.
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Nomination your favorite preservationist for an award.
Many Ohioans work diligently to ensure historic preservation is a priority in their community and their hard work should be recognized by everyone. If you know someone who has worked tirelessly for historic preservation, nominate them to be honored at Heritage Ohio’s Annual Awards.
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Do things the right way.
Contrary to the vinyl replacement window sales pitch, you can maintain and repair historic windows, and any other part of your historic home, with a little bit of know-how and elbow grease. From windows to plaster to flooring, workshops like LakewoodAlive’s Knowing Your Home are taking place each and every month in Ohio. Sign up for one today. -
Donate your time.
Most preservation organizations are lean operations. They need your support and knowhow. Volunteering can take many forms and let them know what you are interested in and how you would like to help. They will certainly appreciate it.
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Listen to a Preservation Month Webinar.
Throughout the month of May, Heritage Ohio hosts a preservation-related webinars each Wednesday afternoon. Sign up for one today.
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Plan a trip.
Ohio has many historic communities, both large and small, including 23 Ohio Main Street communities. They are one of a kind and full of interesting shops and restaurants in historic buildings. Need some help with your road trip? We’ve put together lists our favorite cinemas, theatres, breweries, hotels, and most important, ice creams.
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Stand up for historic preservation.
When was the last time you chained yourself to a building or laid down in front of a bulldozer? Sound a little risky? Well, that’s your opinion, but there are a lot of things you can do to become an advocate for historic preservation in your community before you take the drastic steps. Support your local Main Street and preservation organization, speak with your elected officials, and let others know why historic preservation is an important part of your community.
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Become a member.
The support from preservationists like you gets things done in Ohio. Heritage Ohio is the state’s official historic preservation and downtown revitalization organization. We want to save the places that matter to you, but we need your help to do it. Being a member is much more than a financial investment in Ohio’s preservation movement, it means you are standing up for what you believe in with all other Ohioans who want to make a difference. Become a member today!
Preservation Month 2018 Photo Contest open for entries!
Happy Preservation Month! We’re celebrating Preservation Month with our 9th Annual Preservation Month Photo Contest, now open for entries! Our theme for 2018 is “This building isn’t empty…it’s full of opportunity” so we’re looking for entries showing great potential for reuse for our historic buildings.
When you get that perfect shot, submit it to us via our online submission form here. We’re allowing one entry per person, so you have to choose your favorite and get it to us! You can also post your entry on our Facebook wall using the hashtag #heritageohiophotocontest. You can also enter through Instagram, again using the hashtag #heritageohiophotocontest. Once our Preservation Committee chooses finalists, we’ll open the contest to online voting. Your vote will help us choose the winner!
Once again, this year’s winner will have their image featured on the cover of Revitalize Ohio. Happy (early) Preservation Month and may the best photo win!
Dates to remember:
Entries accepted: Monday, April 16-Monday, May 14
Finalists announced: Friday, May 18
Online voting for finalists: Monday, May 21-Tuesday May 29
Winner announced: Wednesday, May 30
Some guidelines to remember: be creative and original with your photo composition…we love photo entries depicting historic buildings in use (or, for this year, historic buildings waiting to be in use); make sure your image highlights Ohio subject matter; and finally, use your best judgment as to whether or not you should get permission from the building owner before photographing your subject matter.
Maybe a photo of last year’s winning entry from Judith Khaner will help encourage your own ideas for a winning entry this year?
Historic Tax Credit Coffees in Southeast Ohio
Monday, April 23, 2018
HISTORIC TAX CREDIT COFFEE
Have you been wondering about historic tax credit programs here in Ohio?
Wondering about the application and review process? Here is an easy introduction to the 20% federal historic tax credit and 25% Ohio historic preservation tax credit which you can use to rehabilitate your historic building.
Come chat at a quick informal get together to learn about how the historic tax credit programs work and meet the people who manage them.
9:00 – 10:00 St. Clairsville: County Courthouse Annex – 101 West Main Street
11:30 – 12:30 Woodsfield: The Hollister-Parry House – 217 Eastern Avenue
2:30 – 3:30 Caldwell: Lori’s Family Restaurant – 17020 McConnellsville Rd
4:30 – 5:30 McConnelsville: Morgan County CVB – 35 West Main Street
Developing a Request for Proposal: Crafting the Best Message to Attract the Best Results Webinar
Wednesday, April 11th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Do you want to attract new development to your community? Do you have a “white elephant” building that needs reuse?
Craig Gossman will share some of the techniques and best practices in developing an sending out a Request for Proposal (RFP) to help you get the results that match your vision.
Speaker: Craig Gossman has over 35 years of experience in urban design, planning, historic preservation and architecture. For 15 years, Craig served as a Principal Partner with Kinzelman Kline Gossman (KKG) and later in the same capacity with MKSK. In 2013, Craig founded Gossman Group design & planning in order to pursue combined architecture & urban design work with select clients.
This webinar is a benefit of Heritage Ohio membership, to become a member click HERE
Heritage Ohio Members, register for the webinar click HERE
**This session has been approved for 1.0 LU AIA credits**
Historic Tax Credit Coffees in West Central Ohio
Friday, February 23, 2018
HISTORIC TAX CREDIT COFFEE
Have you been wondering about historic tax credit programs here in Ohio?
Wondering about the application and review process? Here is an easy introduction to the 20% federal historic tax credit and 25% Ohio historic preservation tax credit which you can use to rehabilitate your historic building.
Come chat at a quick informal get together to learn about how the historic tax credit programs work and meet the people who manage them.
9:00 – 10:00 Xenia: Blue Jacket Book Store – 30 South Detroit Street
11:30 – 12:30 Eaton: L&M Products – 1407 North Barron Street
2:30 – 3:30 Greenville: A&B Coffee and Cake Co. – 501 South Broadway Street
4:30 – 5:30 Troy: Third Floor Community Room – 405 Southwest Public Square
Notes on the 20% tax credit: when your project starts matters
As you know (especially if you took an active role in our recent advocacy push) the preservation community managed to save the 20% rehab tax credit when sweeping tax reform was passed last month. But what does that mean for rehab projects going forward? As we transition to a credit that pays out 4% of the credit per year for 5 years (once the building is placed in service), however, the bigger question may be, when do rules for the new credit go into effect?
If you’re planning to start a project, and were hoping to take advantage of the prior credit provisions, here are two important points to keep in mind: 1) you needed to be the building owner by December 31, 2017, and 2) you need to begin work (incurring expenses on the project) no later than 180 days after the legislation went into effect (prior to the end of June).
Of course, buying or leasing a property now automatically puts you into the new 20% tax credit rules, but if you were looking to start turning dirt on a project from 2017 or before, be aware that the clock is ticking.