Historic Preservation ENews | June 2020

Submit a Photo for the 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 Sunday, June 21. Additional contest details and rules can be found at bit.ly/preserve20.

Landmark Commission's Self-Guided Tours

We are pleased to make available PDFs of more than 20 self-guided walking and driving/bicycling tours, which were developed by the Shaker Heights Landmark Commission over the years. These tours highlight the architecture, history and other interesting aspects of Shaker Heights.

View the tours here.

Events

Cleveland Restoration Society's Virtual Info Sessions

The Cleveland Restoration Society is currently offering a series of virtual information sessions, which can be joined via Zoom online web conferencing or by phone. We encourage you to consider attending the following sessions as they may be helpful for your future home repair and/or renovation projects.

Heritage Home Program Information Session
Tuesday, June 2, 6PM & Wednesday, June 3, 6PM

Join the Cleveland Restoration Society to learn more about their Heritage Home Program. The Heritage Home Program is open to all Shaker Heights property owners and provides a range of services that help you repair, maintain and preserve the historic features of your home and increase its value, while updating interior features and installing energy efficient systems.

To register, email hhp@heritagehomeprogram.org with your name, address and phone number. You will then be sent a link to join the information session via Zoom or telephone.

Rehab 101 Presentation
Thursday, June 11, 6PM & Thursday, June 18, 6PM

This presentation will go over the tips and tricks that CRS has found over the years for helping homeowners through their rehab and renovation projects. From planning what to start with to checking if a final inspection has been completed, they are planning to go over it all.

Email or call the Cleveland Restoration Society to obtain the link for these virtual programs: hhp@heritagehomeprogram.org or 216-426-3116.

Wood Windows: Repair or Replace?
Tuesday, June 23, 6PM

This presentation by the Cleveland Restoration Society was so popular last year that they are bringing it back again. The presentation will go over the pros and cons of keeping your original wood windows, and how you can use your windows to improve the energy efficiency in your home. Have a question about your windows? CRS encourages you to join and ask.

Email or call the Cleveland Restoration Society to obtain the link for this virtual program: hhp@heritagehomeprogram.org or 216-426-3116.

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.