RESTORATION SOCIETY AWARDS EXEMPLARY PRESERVATION PROJECTS

On Wednesday, July 27, 2005 the Cleveland Restoration Society will announce the winners of the 2005 Preservation Awards at its 33rd Annual Membership Meeting. The program will be held at the recently renovated Myers University Club, 3813 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. The awards recognize exemplary preservation projects and individuals that have made a significant, positive impact in Northeast Ohio.

This year the Society will present 13 awards in a variety of categories, including Historic Home Preservation, Commercial Revitalization, Cultural Heritage Preservation, Ongoing Stewardship, Adaptive Use to Multi-Family Housing, Adaptive Use to Institutional/Educational Facility, Public Building Restoration, Restoration of an Important Detail, Restoration of an Historic Club Building and Organizational Achievement. Projects from throughout Northeast Ohio are represented.

The program will include a brief overview of the Society’s activities over the past year and election of new officers and trustees. A reception at Myers University Club follows the program. The event is open to the public and is free for members. Non-members may attend at a cost of $35, which includes a one-year membership. For reservations or additional information, call the Cleveland Restoration Society at (216) 426-1000.

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. Founded in 1972, the Society is dedicated to the preservation of Greater Cleveland’s historic resources.

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