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Celebration of Heritage

Spotlighting Cleveland's Diversity

July 26, 5:30 p.m.

This year marks a new kind of benefit for CRS as we begin the first in a series of annual events to shine the spotlight on Cleveland's diversity.

Join CRS and honorary event chairman Robert P. Madison, FAIA for our inaugural Celebration of Heritage event showcasing the Central neighborhood and its proud African-American heritage. The evening will include musical entertainment at St. John A.M.E. Church (pictured above), the first black church established in Cleveland, and cocktails and dinner at the Emeritus House, the recently rehabilitated home of the Phillis Wheatley Association. Tables begin at $1,500 and individual tickets are available for $175 each. For more information call (216) 426-3111.

We also have opportunities for advertising in the benefit program. The deadline for placing an ad is Monday, July 14 at 5:00 p.m. Contact Kerri Broome for details.

2008 Preservation Award Winners

Thanks for making this year's awards ceremony an evening to remember! Click here for a full list of award-winning projects. Thank you to our event sponsors for their generous support - The Sherwin-Williams Company, Turner Construction, Marous Brothers Construction, Kiczek Builders Inc., Precision Environmental, Snavely Construction, and VIP Restoration, Inc.

In Memoriam:
Robert C. Gaede, FAIA
1920 - 2008

Cleveland has lost its "senior statesman" for historic preservation with the death of Bob Gaede on Wednesday, April 16. Bob dedicated his life to architecture and historic preservation. He was a founding member and an Honorary Life Trustee of the Cleveland Restoration Society and served as editor of its publication, Facade, for nearly three decades.

This Place Matters!

Throughout the month of May people across the country celebrated National Preservation Month. To emphasize the 2008 theme, This Place Matters, the National Trust for Historic Preservation is encouraging people to share photos and stories about the places that matter to them. To participate, download a “This Place Matters” sign here, snap a photo of people holding the sign in front of a building or place of particular personal significance, and then follow the simple instructions to post the photo back on the Trust’s web site, www.PreservationNation.org.

View the online photo gallery now.

Planned Giving
You don't have to be a millionaire to make a difference

Please consider including a provision for the Cleveland Restoration Society in your estate planning and become a member of the Elizabeth J. Parsson Society. LEARN MORE

Walter Leedy Recognized for Lifetime Achievement

Dr. Walter C. Leedy, Jr. has been awarded the inaugural Robert C. Gaede, FAIA Lifetime Achievement in Historic Preservation Award. Dr. Leedy who passed away in November 2006, led countless efforts to preserve Cleveland's rich heritage and made history approachable and relevant to students, educators, community leaders, and the general public. A professor at Cleveland State University since 1972, he is perhaps best known for his collection of historic postcards of Cleveland, which have been digitized and are available for viewing through the Cleveland Memory Project.

Watch the video that accompanied the award presentation.

Looking for a Distinctive Place to Meet?

The Sarah Benedict House, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is a beautifully restored residence complete with fully landscaped garden. The house is available for many types of events, from business meetings to weddings and cocktail receptions to formal dinners. A central location in Cleveland's MidTown neighborhood and elegant, historic charm make the Sarah Benedict House ideal. LEARN MORE