Each year, the Ohio History Connection, State Historic Preservation Office recognizes achievements in historic preservation by presenting awards in two categories: Public Education and Awareness, and Preservation Merit.
The Public Education and Awareness Award is for increasing interest in historic preservation. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, media, newsletters, publications, interpretation, original research, educational programs, and special events which have substantially increased public understanding and awareness of historic preservation at the local, regional, or state level.
The Preservation Merit Award is for preserving Ohio’s prehistory, history, architecture, or culture. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, restoring, rehabilitating, or otherwise preserving an important building or site, longtime stewardship of a property, promoting protective legislation, funding preservation projects, offering leadership, support, or service, and furthering preservation at the local, regional, or state level.
We are pleased to share with you the 2016 Ohio History Connection, State Historic Preservation Office Awards recipients!
Public Education and Awareness
Martha Boice for over 50 years of advocacy and leadership in the preservation of Ohio’s historic resources
Cyndie Gerken for her long term dedication to preservation of the National Road in Ohio
Ohio Valley Archaeology, Inc., Washington City Schools and Paul Turner for the archaeological investigation and report the on the Highland County Gist Settlement
Ashland University, The College of Wooster, Ohio Valley Archaeology Inc. and the Ashland/Wooster/Columbus Archaeological and Geologic Consortium, for the Walhonding Valley Late Prehistoric Sites Project
Preservation Merit
The Chesler Group, Schooley Caldwell and Adena Health System for rehabilitation of the Carlisle Block at East Main and South Paint streets in Chillicothe
Triad Communications, Chambers, Murphy & Burge Restoration Architects, Skoda Construction, David Pelligra Architects and the City of Cuyahoga Falls for rehabilitation of the Falls Stamping and Welding Building at 1701 South Front Street in Cuyahoga Falls
Chambers, Murphy & Burge Restoration Architects, Akron Phoenix Development Company, Sol Harris/Day and Summit County for rehabilitation of the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company Triangle Building at 1200 Firestone Parkway in Akron
Industrial Realty Group, Then Design Architects, Welty Building Company, Ltd. and Preservation Principles Consulting for the rehabilitation Goodyear Hall at 1201 East Market Street in Akron
Wagenbrenner Development, the Columbus Foundation, the City of Columbus and Campus Partners for Urban Development for the rehabilitation of 305-397 East 11th Avenue and 1499-1502 North 5th Street in Columbus as Grant Commons
Palace Cultural Arts Association, Quality Masonry Company, Inc. and Schooley Caldwell for restoration of the front façade and marquee of the Marion Palace Theatre at 276 West Center Street in Marion
Quality Masonry Company, Inc. and Woods Development Group for the rehabilitation of Merci Train – Ohio in Port Clinton
St. Xavier Church, glaserworks and R.J. Beishel Building Company for rehabilitation of St. Xavier Church at 607 Sycamore Street in Cincinnati
Cleveland Underwater Explorers (CLUE) and Maritime Archaeological Survey Team (MAST) for the Sultan Shipwreck Mooring Buoy and Archaeology Project in Lake Erie
Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization and Marous Brothers Construction for the rehabilitation of 5700 Detroit Avenue as the Templin-Bradley Company Lofts
Wayne County Commissioners, Schooley Caldwell and John G. Johnson Construction Company for the exterior restoration of the Wayne County Courthouse in Wooster
NYO Properties and City Architecture for the 1906 Wick Building at 34 West Federal Street in Youngtown
