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2007 Annual Report

Read about CRS's accomplishments.

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.

Does Preservation Pay?

Assessing Cleveland Restoration Society’s

Home Improvement Program

Historic preservation investments are meant to save and protect a community’s architectural past. However, they may also come with financial benefits for today and the future. Loans to help homeowners rehabilitate
older houses may ultimately boost neighborhood property values. A new study by Cleveland State University’s Center for Housing Research & Policy has quantified gains in market value among homes participating in local historic preservation programs, as well as those nearby participating homes.

Read the Executive Summary.

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

The Cleveland Restoration Society is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.