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From futuristic coffee shops, drive-ins and shopping centers to soaring glass curtain walled skyscrapers to the homes, schools and churches of postwar
suburbs, examples of mid-20th century architecture convey the hopes, challenges and successes of our recent history. Mid-20th century architecture
reflects important themes occurring in post World War II America. These reminders of our recent past are as important to a community’s sense of place
and memory as early farmhouses and Italianate town squares. Now is the time to pay attention to these modern buildings and places and what they tell
us about our history and culture.
The Ohio Historic Preservation Office of the Ohio Historical Society has launched the Ohio Modern: Preserving Our Recent Past project covering the
important social, political, and economic trends that shaped land use decisions, architectural styles, property types and building technology in Ohio
from 1940-1970. The Ohio Modern products include a statewide historic context publication and a historic architecture survey identifying and evaluating
mid-20th century properties and neighborhoods in Dayton and neighboring suburban communities including Centerville, Huber Heights, Trotwood, Fairborn,
Kettering, Oakwood and Vandalia.
Plan now to attend a free symposium on September 30, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Ohio Historical Center, in Columbus, to learn about the variety of building types, styles, special characteristics and architectural features that define the “Ohio Modern” period. The day will include presentations on the research conducted, a panel discussion on the modern era in Ohio, guidance on evaluating the significance of modern buildings for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and an architectural tour of the Ohio Historical Center. To
register, visit www.ohiohistory.org/ohiomodern by September 24. An optional box lunch for $9 can be pre-ordered online. Questions? Call 614-298-2000.
The Ohio Modern initiative is funded through a Preserve America grant from the National Park Service.
Additional support and partners include the Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio Department of Development, Ohio Humanities Council, the City of Dayton, the University of Dayton, and the Ohio Historic Preservation Office. Gray & Pape, Inc., Heritage Architectural Associates, Kathy Mast Kane, Historic
Preservation Consultant and Nathalie Wright, Historic Preservation Consultant are conducting the project.
For more information about the Ohio Modern: Preserving Our Recent Past projects contact Barbara Powers, Department Head, Inventory and
Registration, Ohio Historic Preservation Office at bpowers@ohiohistory.org.
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