Ohio is a state blessed with an amazing collection of historic resources, from the urban architecture of Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Akron, Dayton and Toledo, to the streets of county seat downtowns, to the incredible architecture of rural Ohio. There are more individually listed and contributing properties on the National Register of Historic Places in Ohio than any other state. At the same time, decades of disinvestment have combined with both unsustainable development and unfortunate governmental programs to place this collection at risk as never before. As Ohio's statewide preservation organization, Preservation Ohio has worked since 1982 to secure a future for these resources -- not only to improve our quality of life, but to provide outstanding and unparalleled opportunities for economic development.

Become a Part of Preservation in Ohio

You become a key part of Ohio's preservation community when you join with other people working to preserve our rich heritage. Preservation Ohio has been leading this effort for almost 28 years as Ohio's statewide preservation organization, always with a goal of securing the future of the state's past through education, assistance and advocacy. Together, we can work to transform Ohio into a state where historic resources are recognized, appreciated, and made a continuing part of our communities and countryside.
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Ohio's Neighborhoods

The core principle of preservation-based revitalization is that a community maximizes its chances for success by concentrating on what makes it unique, and by emphasizing re-use of existing resources and infrastructure.  As with the state's traditional downtowns, the same holds true for the neighborhoods that surround them. Many of the programs, services and resources of Preservation Ohio can assist in both individual house renovation and traditional neighborhood revitalization.
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Revitalize Your Ohio Downtown!

The downtowns of Ohio are key to the state's economic future. Investment in downtown is a way to maximize existing resources and better position a community in the 21st century marketplace. Downtowns represent the largest concentration of infrastructure and institutional resources for most Ohio cities. As the community's "living room," it also forges the image of a city or town that citizens and visitors will carry with them.
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Heritage Tourism in Ohio

Heritage tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors of a growth industry.  The National Trust for Historic Preservation defines heritage tourism as "...traveling to experience the places, artifacts and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present.  It includes cultural, natural and historic resources."
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