Restoration Society Offers 4th Regional Conference in Akron

May 14, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m. Reception to immediately follow

The Cleveland Restoration Society and Preservation Resource Center of Northeastern Ohio (CRS) will hold its 4th regional preservation conference, Preservation Summit: Community Preservation in Northeast Ohio. The one-day conference, which will be held at the University of Akron’s Student Union and Conference Center, will feature several educational sessions and tours of such locations like Stan Hywet Hall, Akron’s Historic Residential Neighborhoods, and Akron’s Sacred Landmarks.

It is open to the public and will address a variety of topics that will be of interest to homeowners, municipalities, advocates, neighborhood groups, realtors, architects, planners, community leaders, and anyone interested in the preservation and community development fields. Homeowners will receive tips for maintaining their older home, organizing rehab projects, selecting a contractor, exterior painting, improving energy efficiency and more. Continuing education credits will be offered for professionals. For more information on registration, cost and session content please contact Sara Hobbs at (216) 426-3108 or check out www.clevelandrestoration.org.

The Cleveland Restoration Society/Preservation Resource Center of Northeastern Ohio is the region’s largest non-profit preservation organization and is a Local Partner affiliate of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Founded in 1972, the Society is dedicated to the preservation of Greater Cleveland’s historic resources.

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