In May 1982, a group of Ohioans interested in the state’s historic resources met at the Ohio Departments of State Building, now home of the Ohio Supreme Court. There, the group official launched a new statewide non-profit corporation focused on advocacy for and education about Ohio’s remarkable collection of historic buildings, downtowns, neighborhoods, landscapes, and communities.
Almost 40 years later, the Ohio Preservation Alliance, Inc. is nearing four decades of service, operating under the name Preservation Ohio since 2005. Preservation Ohio enjoys remarkable institutional continuity; one of our original three founders is still a member of our Board of Directors. At the same time, we have a diversity in terms of age, background, and residence with our Board and Staff. Included are individuals with training and experience in city planning, downtown and neighborhood revitalization, advocacy, historic tax credits, law, conservation, architecture, and building renovation.
We’re celebrating 40 years as Ohio’s original statewide preservation organization as we hold our Annual Meeting later this month. You are welcome to join us — please drop us an email at: thomasatpo@gmail.com or call 419.612.2236 by March 10 so that we can plan.
Guest speaker will be John Bry, John serves as Principal Planner Program Coordinator at Main Street Oakland County (Michigan), John works daily to discover the many elements that are involved in creating a stable, desirable community. John’s 20-year professional career has been spent on the development and revitalization of downtowns and neighborhoods across the country.
We are being graciously hosted by our friends at Downtown Mansfield, Inc..
Hope to see you there!
