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October, 29, 2007
For two years, workers have been flying around the Akron Municipal Airport Terminal, recently
Café Piscitelli, transforming it into offices and labs for Theken Spine, a firm that develops spinal
implants and related products. The 1931 Art Deco terminal building was designed by Akron
Public School architect M.M. Konarski, and built by O.C. Harbaugh. It was placed on the National
Register of Historic Places in 2001 for its significance in architecture and transportation.
September 24, 2007
Preservation engineer Elwin Robison, Professor in Kent State University’s College of Architecture,
and Senior Associate with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., will give a presentation on his
work as a structural engineer on Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1908 Westcott House located in
Springfield, Ohio.
August 27, 2007
Our meeting will begin at 6:30 in the 91 Restaurant with landscape historian Mary Paolano
Hoerner introducing Todd Westrick of the landscape and architectural design firm Westrick & Co.,
Inc. Todd will give a presentation on restoration and rehabilitation of historic gardens with a focus
on the T.K. Harris Estate, the current Cebulko residence in Hills and Dales, followed by a tour of
those grounds.
July 30, 2007
Members and guests are invited to Progress Through Preservation's annual picnic at Crown
Point Farm and Education Center. PTP will provide meat, soft drinks, and place settings. Crown
Point has tables and chairs, and electrical outlets in the barn for our use. You will bring a dish to
share with serving pieces, both to be labeled with your name. You may bring a stronger drink if
you wish.
June 25, 2007
When first built in 1838, the Greek Revival Dover Farm was one of the largest and grandest
houses in all of Cuyahoga County and stood on one of the largest farms in the county, at 3,500
acres or over five miles square. It is now the home and office of building preservation consultant
Steve McQuillin. See how Steve has used his talents in saving this old house and making it an
enjoyable place to live, work and play.
Steven McQuillin & Associates are building preservation consultants registered in Illinois,
Indiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
April 30, 2007
The ICA was the first regional art conservation/preservation center in the United States and is the
only not-for-profit art conservation treatment and education facility in the region. Its facilities
occupy a building originally built in 1926 as a showroom and warehouse for Vitrolite, an
innovative structural glass company; the historic building has been retrofitted with
laboratories/studios, offices, workshops, and a large art storage facility. In its new facility, the ICA
now has sufficient space to accommodate especially large paintings, murals, and outdoor
sculptures, and to conserve textiles and objects in well-equipped and appropriately sized labs, as
well as nearly 4,000 sq. ft. of fine art storage.
March 24, 2007
Presentation by Mark Albrecht, from the City of Akron’s Special Projects, and Jack Crews, project
developer, speaking on the plans for Akron’s Main Street north of the Civic Theatre, from the
Whitelaw Building through the Landmark Building on the corner.
February 24, 2007
Roger Smalley, Executive Director of the Medina Community Design Committee, on the works of
the CDC, starting the meeting at the Medina Steakhouse & Saloon, 538 W. Liberty Street, Medina,
Ohio, followed by a tour of the Munson House, CDC’s headquarters at 141 S. Prospect Street,
Medina, Ohio.
January 29, 2007
Featured speaker Mitchell Kahan, director and CEO of the Akron Art Museum, discusses "Old
Meets New: The Akron Art Museum in the 21st Century" and provides an overview of the current
expansion project which will triple the size of the facility when it reopens in July 2007. Meeting
includes the election of PTP officers and board members for 2007.
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