/tags/historic-preservation historic preservation en-US Copyright Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:03:52 GMT /local-news/2024-12-11/cincinnati-leads-state-projects-historic-preseravation-tax-credits Thirty-seven projects, including 42 buildings, will share in $56 million worth of tax credits from the state of Ohio. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:03:52 GMT /local-news/2024-12-11/cincinnati-leads-state-projects-historic-preseravation-tax-credits Bill Rinehart /show/cincinnati-edition/2023-07-25/over-the-rhine-museum-plans-to-help-visitors-step-back-in-time-through-the-power-of-historic-preservation After years of planning, co-founders of the Over-the-Rhine Museum are poised to unveil how they’ll transform two vacant buildings into an immersive experience to show how generations of people have lived in the historic neighborhood. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:00:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2023-07-25/over-the-rhine-museum-plans-to-help-visitors-step-back-in-time-through-the-power-of-historic-preservation /local-news/2023-07-05/historic-evanston-church-lands-state-grant St. Mark Catholic Church has stood in Evanston for more than 100 years. Now vacant, community members hope it can become a neighborhood hub again, and $2 million from the State of Ohio could help. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 08:01:00 GMT /local-news/2023-07-05/historic-evanston-church-lands-state-grant Nick Swartsell /local-news/2023-05-08/mercantile-library-development-property-tax-abatement The century-old Mercantile Library building in downtown Cincinnati is one step closer to starting a $76 million redevelopment. Mon, 08 May 2023 20:08:47 GMT /local-news/2023-05-08/mercantile-library-development-property-tax-abatement Becca Costello /history/2023-02-15/avondales-la-ventura-apartment-building-granted-local-historic-landmark-status La Ventura, a 1928 apartment building in Avondale and North Avondale, was designed by noted architects S.S. and George Godley in the Mediterranean style. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:32:38 GMT /history/2023-02-15/avondales-la-ventura-apartment-building-granted-local-historic-landmark-status Becca Costello /show/cincinnati-edition/2022-11-08/historic-preservation-green-building-carl-elefante When most people think of an environmentally friendly building, they probably picture something very modern made with futuristic materials. But green building expert Carl Elefante says the greenest buildings are the ones we've already built. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:00:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2022-11-08/historic-preservation-green-building-carl-elefante /show/cincinnati-edition/2022-07-12/national-alliance-preservation-commissions-cincinnati The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions brings its four-day convention to Cincinnati this week. Organizers talk about the highlights. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:00:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2022-07-12/national-alliance-preservation-commissions-cincinnati /politics/2022-02-24/church-rallies-for-city-support-of-bell-tower-demolition A few dozen people gathered in front of Cincinnati City Hall Thursday, asking city officials to issue a demolition permit for the historic bell tower of First Lutheran Church in Over-the-Rhine. Church leaders say months of litigation have put the faith community in financial crisis and at risk of disbanding. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 22:21:48 GMT /politics/2022-02-24/church-rallies-for-city-support-of-bell-tower-demolition Becca Costello /local-news/2022-01-17/first-lutheran-over-the-rhine-pastor-historic-bell-tower-close A disagreement about demolishing a historic bell tower in Over-the-Rhine is headed to mediation this week. City officials say the First Lutheran Church tower is deteriorating and at risk of falling. Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2022-01-17/first-lutheran-over-the-rhine-pastor-historic-bell-tower-close Becca Costello /local-news/2021-09-20/first-lutheran-church-bell-tower-demolition The leadership of First Lutheran Church in Over-the-Rhine say they will not delay demolition of the bell tower in their historic building. Meanwhile, community advocates who have been trying to raise enough money to repair the tower have filed an appeal on the city's emergency demolition orders. Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:41:00 GMT /local-news/2021-09-20/first-lutheran-church-bell-tower-demolition Becca Costello