Historic Preservation ENews | April 2020

Announcement: 2020 Preservation Month Photo Contest

Credit: Jessica Nave, 2019 Grand Prize Winner

The Shaker Heights Landmark Commission seeks submissions to its eighth annual Preservation Month Photo Contest. The contest was created in honor of National Preservation Month, which is celebrated each May by preservation organizations across the country. Submissions will be accepted via Instagram using the hashtag #PreserveSH20.

The contest encourages residents and visitors to submit images that showcase what makes Shaker “Shaker.” Photos can highlight a particular architectural detail, landmark building, neighborhood, street, park, place to eat or shop, view, or anything else that represents Shaker Heights to the photographer.

The contest is free and open to all. Entries will be accepted until May 31. Additional contest details and rules can be found at bit.ly/preserve20.

Resources

For your convenience, the Landmark Commission maintains a list of specialty contractors and resources for your historic home. That list, and other information, is available on the Landmark Commission web page .

Did you know you can look up your home's original building card? Learn about this and more at www.historicshaker.com .

The Cleveland Restoration Society's Heritage Home Program offers a range of services to help you repair, maintain, and rehab your older home, while retaining architectural features and increasing your home’s value. If you live in a Shaker home that is at least 50 years old, there are a number of free services available to you, including site visits, paint color consultations, and review of contractor estimates. Visit the Cleveland Restoration Society website to learn more.