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Cleveland, OH  2008 Celebration of Preservation 2008 Celebration of Preservation: The Cleveland Restoration Society and AIA Cleveland, a Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, recognize exemplary preservation projects that have made a significant, positive impact on Northeast Ohio. The Ohio Theatre in Cleveland's Playhouse Square was the site of the 2008 Celebration of Preservation, hosted by the Cleveland Restoration Society and AIA Cleveland, a Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, on Tuesday, May 6. The event allowed the two organizations, which have held individual awards programs in previous years, to tell amazing stories and honor people and organizations who have achieved success for historic preservation in Northeast Ohio.Thirteen awards in a variety of categories, including Organizational Achievement in Historic Preservation; Adaptive Use Commercial; Façade Restoration; Residential Building Restoration; and Preservation and Continued Stewardship of Landmark Building, among others, were presented to companies, organizations and individuals from across Northeast Ohio. "Through their projects they are preserving the cultural history of our diverse communities, revitalizing our local economy and adding to our quality of life," said Kathleen H. Crowther, CRS executive director, of the award winners. "Many of these projects are completed by individuals who have taken a substantial financial and personal risk to renovate their properties using an historic preservation approach and have become catalysts for others to do the same," added Mary Helen Hammer, executive director of AIA Cleveland. The 2008 Celebration of Preservation was dedicated to Robert C. Gaede, FAIA, Cleveland's "senior statesman" for historic preservation, who died on April 16, 2008 following a career that spanned nearly six decades. Honorary chair for the event was Dr. William K. Laidlaw, Jr., Ohio State Historic Preservation Officer. Playhouse Square, one of Cleveland's greatest preservation success stories, was an appropriate venue for the event. Centered at Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street, the planned entertainment district took shape in the early 1920s with the opening of five historic theaters: the State, Ohio, Allen, Palace, and Hanna. After more than 40 successful years of vaudeville, motion pictures, stage plays, and even Cinerama, all but the Hanna Theatre closed in 1969. In 1973 the Playhouse Square Foundation was created to restore, operate, and manage the theaters. Today's Playhouse Square, with the State, Ohio, Allen, and Palace theaters restored and fully operational and the Hanna Theatre currently undergoing restoration, is a vibrant entertainment destination that features nationally touring shows and is home to Cleveland's public television and radio broadcasters. The Cleveland Restoration Society (CRS) is the region's largest nonprofit preservation organization and is a Local Partner affiliate of the National Trust. Founded in 1972, CRS is dedicated to the preservation of Greater Cleveland's historic resources. CRS is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. For more information visit www.clevelandrestoration.org. |
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