It is great to see the preservation activity and discussion taking place in Northwest Ohio. Toledo, in fact, has emerged as one of the true leaders among Ohio’s metropolitan areas in terms of local preservation efforts.
Many of the success stories – and the stories of those who have been valiantly trying to make a difference for historic resources – were celebrated at the recent Excellence in Preservation Awards, hosted by the Landmarks Preservation Council of Northwest Ohio. According to this story in the Toledo Blade, honorees included:
A bronze plaque to Tom and Al Wagener, who restored the Buttergilt factory building in Maumee.
A bronze plaque to owners of the Macy’s Warehouse Building in Downtown Toledo, converted into 27 condominium units.
Certificates were awarded to the following:
- Historic Church of St. Patrick in Toledo
- The Martin & Wood Appraisal Group
- Long-time local preservation activist Paul R. Sullivan, Jr.
- Tony Packo’s (which opened a new location in downtown Toledo)
- The 20 North Gallery
Also receiving certificates were the Save Our Courthouse Committee and the Toledo Blade, both in honor of their long campaign to preserve the Seneca County Courthouse in Tiffin.
For photo documentation of the renovation and restoration of the Historic Church of St. Patrick, including its new steeple, click here.
Photo: Downtown Toledo - fusionpanda/Creative Commons License