Publications
Learn what CRS has accomplished in 2025 and what’s ahead for preservation in Greater Cleveland
| Cleveland Restoration Society – 2025 Annual Report | In 2025, the Cleveland Restoration Society experienced various shifts in the environment that could have destabilized our organization and our mission. Instead of shrinking in the face…
Watch our 2026 Celebration of Preservation Awards Ceremony!
| Cleveland Restoration Society – March 20, 2026 | Cleveland Restoration Society and AIA Cleveland present our 2026 Celebration of Preservation Awards! The Celebration of Preservation is held each year to recognize exemplary historic preservation projects…
We are proud of the work we accomplished in 2024! Read the 2024 Annual Report to learn more
| Cleveland Restoration Society – 2024 Annual Report | Historic preservation is never just about saving buildings. It is about investing in the social fabric of our communities, honoring cultural identity—especially of those who are under-represented—and…
Advertise your business in the Fall 2025 issue of Facade!
Facade magazine is the voice of historic preservation in Northeast Ohio. Published since 1972, each issue spotlights significant preservation projects across the region. Compelling narratives and stunning photographs capture the stories of the people and places that…
Interested in receiving a copy of Facade? Learn how to get a copy today!
Cleveland Restoration Society members receive our magazine, Facade, an award-winning journal published twice each year. This publication covers the highlights of our programs and accomplishments and features articles about a wide array of preservation issues and successes.…
Sign-up for our Monthly Newsletter “Perspectives” Today!
Perspectives, our monthly e-mail newsletter, includes timely coverage of historic preservation-related issues, both local and national, and a regional calendar of events. Anyone who wishes to receive news about preservation-related issues and upcoming events by email…
A Salute to Jonathan Sandvick
| Cleveland Restoration Society – May 16, 2025 | On Friday, 5/16/2025, Cleveland Restoration Society honored Jonathan Sandvick with the Robert C. Gaede FAIA Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant contributions to the city’s architecture, his…
Watch our 2025 Celebration of Preservation Awards Ceremony!
| Cleveland Restoration Society – March 21, 2025 | The Celebration of Preservation is held each year to recognize exemplary historic preservation projects across northeast Ohio. The awards highlight and showcase recently completed projects and bring…
The Black Church in Cleveland
| Dr. Aaron Fountain & CRS – February 28, 2025 | Dr. Aaron Fountain has been working with Cleveland Restoration Society to compile and produce a written history detailing the impact of Black churches in Cleveland.…
Cleveland’s Historic Black Church Initiative Videos – Cory United Methodist Church
| Cleveland Restoration Society – September 19, 2024 | Cleveland Restoration Society produced a series of three enlightening videos utilizing the skills and expertise of Frame-By Frame Video veteran videographer, Gregory Lockhart. Through the art of…