Recent Issue of CRS E-Newsletter

Welcome to the December 2005 issue of the Cleveland Restoration Society and Preservation Resource Center of Northeastern Ohio’s
e-mail newsletter where we bring you breaking news about upcoming events and media coverage and up-to-the-minute information about our advocacy efforts. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to anyone you think might be interested, and let us know if you have a change in e-mail address.

It’s a Girl!
CRS is delighted to report that Deanna Bremer Fisher, our Director
of Marketing & Development, and her husband, Hugh Fisher, are proud parents of a new baby girl. Deanna gave birth to Anna Elise Fisher in the evening of Wednesday, November 30, 2005. Anna made her debut at 5 lbs 15 oz. and 18 ½ inches long. Mom and baby are doing well and expect to be home soon to join big brother, Max. Congratulations to the expanded Fisher family!

While Deanna is on maternity leave and enjoying her new little one, we are pleased to announce that Nancy Griffith, CRS trustee, will be assuming many of the marketing and development responsibilities. Nancy has been a CRS board member since 2002 and recently retired as Director of Major and Planned Gifts for the Cleveland Orchestra. Prior to her work in planned giving, she practiced corporate and securities law in Cleveland. Nancy currently serves as the chair of CRS’s Marketing and Development Committee. CRS is extremely grateful to Nancy for her help in the next few months.

Preservation News

Holiday Gifts for the Preservationists on Your List
Let CRS help you with your holiday shopping this year. We have
several new items available for sale:
Original photo greeting cards of Cleveland landmarks and historic sites by Gretchen Gaede, www.distinctivegreetingcards.com,
suitable for framing: $6.00;
“Cleveland Sketchbook” images of Cleveland by Cleveland Institute of Art students with captions by local historian Carol Poh Miller: $50;
“House: A Memoir” by Michael Ruhlman: $20;
“Euclid Golf Neighborhood” by Deanna L. Bremer and Hugh P. Fisher: $20;
“Sacred Meaning of Christian Art of the Middle Ages” by Stephen N. Fliegel, Associate Curator of Medieval Art, The Cleveland
Museum of Art, part of the CSU Sacred Landmarks Monograph Series: $15.
Stop by during the holiday open house this Sunday or visit the
Sarah Benedict House, 3751 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to purchase your
gifts. For more information call 216-426-1000.

Donate a Tarp to a New Orleans Family This Holiday Season
The National Trust for Historic Preservation continues to work hard to assist in the recovery and rebuilding of the Gulf Coast area of the country that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. While those of us here in Northeast Ohio are putting up holiday decorations, in New Orleans, returning homeowners are clearing out debris and inspecting damaged roofs. Indeed, in this hurricane-ravaged city, the most sought after holiday decoration is a simple blue tarp. Many historic homes do not meet the government criteria to receive a free tarp. The National Trust and the Preservation Resource Center’s have launched Team Tarp, a program that provides returning homeowners with free tarps. You can make a real difference for as little as $26.86 (the cost of a 15’ x 30’ tarp) and save a family thousands of dollars in repairs. Go to www.nationaltrust.org to learn more.

Patricia Eldredge Named President of OHS Board
Patricia S. Eldredge of Hudson was elected president of the Ohio Historical Society Board of Trustees in early October 2005. Pat is an Honorary Life Trustee of CRS, and is one of our most cherished volunteers. The author of several publications and articles on historic preservation and color usage, she lectures widely on historic color and architecture. From 1979 until 1993, she served as a consultant in archives and historic color for the Sherwin-Williams Co. She has been an active member of the Hudson Heritage Association, a member of Hudson’s Architectural and Historic Board of Review, and vice president of the Ohio Preservation Alliance. She is currently co-chair of the Hudson Downtown Improvement District Commission, a board member of the Case-Barlow Bicentennial Farm, and a member of the Properties and Collections Committee of Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens. A member of the OHS Board since 1994, she will serve a one-year term as president. Congratulations, Pat!

Ursuline to Offer a Master of Arts in Historic Preservation
Ursuline College in Pepper Pike is pleased to announce that the Ohio Board of Regents has given verbal accreditation of its new masters degree program in historic preservation. The new program will feature 18 required courses, 6 hours of methods, and 18 hours of supervised independent work writing a grant, nominating a building, and writing a thesis. Spring semester courses will start in January and include a class on Documentation (drafting and photography plus history and research) and Methods of Grantwriting and National Register Nomination. This is the first masters in historic reservation program in Ohio, and the first bridge program in the nation. For nformation, contact Dr. Leslie Pina at lpina@ursuline.edu.

New Trust Field Representative for Ohio
The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently announced that Jennifer Sandy has joined its Midwest Office as the primary point of contact for Ohio. After receiving a B.A. in history from Indiana University, Jennifer served as the Survey Coordinator for the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana. She earned an M.F.A. in Historic Preservation at the Savannah College of Art and Design and worked on various restoration and conservation projects before gaining experience in public relations and marketing in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Midwest Office can be reached at 312-939-5547.

CoolCleveland Wants Your Two Cents
Are you frustrated by the sight of empty and neglected storefronts
in downtown Cleveland? What’s your solution? CoolCleveland is inviting concerned and creative citizens to submit their ideas for new installations by e-mailing ClevelandStorefronts@gmail.com. Include your contact information, ideas, and the particulars of the project in mind.

Make Your Voice Heard and Your Project Funded
Do you have an idea that you think would make a difference in Cleveland? The Cleveland Colectivo is seeking projects to support. The Colectivo is a new group of friends, neighborhoods, and colleagues that is pooling its funds and energy to invest in innovative and exciting projects in the city. The group gathers monthly to discuss ideas, learn about area initiatives and organizations, and network with a growing circle of members. Grants will range between $500 and $5,000. The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2006. For more information, visit
www.clevelandcolectivo.org.

Call for Proposals
The National Trust for Historic Preservation invites you to propose
an educational session for the 2006 National Preservation Conference in Pittsburg, PA. The conference theme is “Making Preservation Work!” This is an opportunity to highlight preservation challenges, share cutting-edge ideas, and engage your peers at the premier educational and networking event for community leaders, volunteers, and staff of the historic preservation movement. Proposals must be submitted by January 13, 2006. For more information, contact Walter Gallas of the Trust at walter_gallas@nthp.org or call 202-588-6095.

Nominate an Endangered Historic Place
The National Trust is accepting nominations for the 2006 America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list until January 18, 2006. To ensure that the most threatened sites are chosen, the National Trust uses three primary criteria for selecting finalists: significance, urgency, and potential solutions. For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org/11Most/nomination.html or call 202-588-6141. The list will be announced in early June.


Volunteer Opportunities

Help Plan CRS’s 2006 Benefit at John Hay High School
Get involved in historic school preservation by helping plan the Cleveland Restoration Society’s 2006 Benefit, which will be held at the renovated John Hay High School on Saturday, April 29, 2006. Attend a committee meeting at noon on November 9th at the Sarah Benedict House, 3751 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland. For more information or to RSVP, contact Felicia Hall at 216-426-3110 or felicia.hall@clevelandrestoration.org.

Employer Match Makes Your Gift Grow
Many employers in Northeast Ohio match the gifts their employees give to non-profit organizations. Check with your human resources manager to determine if your company participates. You can double your contribution to the Restoration Society by filling out a simple form.

Wish List
Help add to the Sarah Benedict House’s splendor. Items on our wish list include table linens, antique tea service, china tea cups and saucers, teaspoons, clear glass plates, a table, rug and upholstered chairs for the front hall. If you have items that you wish to donate, please contact Felicia Hall at 216-426-3110 or felicia.hall@clevelandrestoration.org.

CRS Photo Archives
Help the Cleveland Restoration Society organize and catalog its
photo archives. The Society went digital a couple years ago but is
still in the process of cataloging its current digital files and scanning its prints and slides into a searchable database. If you have experience in library science, digital archiving or scanning, contact Felicia Hall at (216) 426-3110 or felicia.hall@clevelandrestoration.org.

Upcoming Events

Year-Round Tour Event!
Visit the James A. Garfield National Historic Site for a behind the scenes tour of the home of the 20th president of the United States.
Highlights include the upper level of the Visitor Center (formerly the 1893 Carriage Barn, the basement, and third floor of the Garfield home, and the observation level of the windmill. Ability to climb several levels of stairs is required. A child-friendly tour of the Garfield home, including a discovery hunt, is also available for youngsters age 4 – 10 years. For tickets or more information, call 440-255-8722.

Save the Date

January 25, 2006
CRS Welcomes New and Prospective Members
The Cleveland Restoration Society will hold its annual reception to welcome new and prospective members on from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at our headquarters located in the historic Sarah Benedict House, 3751 Prospect Avenue. Meet CRS staff and trustees, and learn more about our programs and upcoming events. Learn Preservation Do’s & Don’ts in CRS staff member Sara Hobbs’ presentation entitled “Why Preservation.” To learn more about this free event, or to RSVP, contact Janice Radl at 216-426-3107 or jradl@clevelandrestoration.org.

February 3 – 4
CEFPI 4th Annual High Performance Schools Symposium
Join the Council of Educational Facility Planners International in Phoenix, AZ as they explore case studies of schools that illustrate the challenges, needs, and solutions of building green. Highlighting the benefits of green building, participants will explore healthy, high performance components and sustainable schools in urban, suburban, and rural areas. Register online at
www.cefpi.org/green2006/registration.html.

March 11, 2006
CRS’s Fourth Annual African American Landmarks Event
The Cleveland Restoration Society, in partnership with the Western Reserve Historical Society and the American Institute of Architects – Cleveland, will host an interactive discussion with Dreck Spurlock Wilson, editor of “African American Architects: A Biographical Dictionary, 1865 – 1945” (Routledge/Taylor & Francis Books, Inc.) at a yet-to-be determined location. Written by over 100 experts, ranging from archivists to architectural historians, this unique, single-volume reference source chronicles the lives and careers of men and women who made significant contributions, albeit anonymously, to our country’s architectural heritage. For updated details, call Janice Radl at 216-426-3107.

Apr 29, 2006
The Cleveland Restoration Society will hold its 2006 Benefit at the newly restored John Hay High School. Mark your calendars for this unique opportunity to tour John Hay’s magnificent interior, which includes two WPA murals and an incredible auditorium. For more information or to RSVP, call 216-426-1000.

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