preservation in lakewood - City of Lakewood, Ohio

PRESERVATIONPLANNINGComprehensive Historic Preservation Planningthe organization into a logical sequence of preservation informationpertaining to identification, evaluation and treatment of historicproperties, and setting priorities for accomplishing preservationactivities.How?We asks questions, we all contribute to the story and wework toward consensus.

PRESERVATION INLAKEWOODDay 1 – Defining our terms:“Just because it is old does not mean it is historic”So what makes something historic and who decides?

PRESERVATION INLAKEWOODWhat does historic preservation mean in Lakewood?As a community we are going to define HP in Lakewoodand then set goals and develop strategy.

PRESERVATION INLAKEWOODWhat do we know right now?How do others perceive HP in Lakewood?How do you think about HP in Lakewood?What is important to Lakewood in the next100 years?

SURVEY RESULTSAUGUST 9-AUGUST 17

Gender and Age RatiosRespondents by GenderRespondents by Age37%7%56%FemaleMaleN/A5% 8% 20%Age 20-296%Age 30-39Age 40-49Age 50-5917%Age 60-6923%Age 70-7921%Age N/A

What is your perception of preservation activitiesin Lakewood?7%22%36%NoticeableSomewhat NoticeableNot NoticeableVery Noticeable35%

Which historic preservation groups are youfamiliar with?Lakewood Historical Society86.4%Western Reserve Historical Society69.1%Lakewood Alive65.5%

Rank the Importance of preservation in keeping the look and characterof Lakewood (1= Not Important, 5= Somewhat Important, 10= VeryImportant)10 - Very Important58.2%817.3%910.9%

There are economic benefits to preserving the cultural, historical, andarchitectural character of Lakewood’s built environment?Strongly Agree71.8%Agree21.8%Somewhat Agree5.5%Disagree0.9%

What are the TWO greatest benefits of preserving Lakewood’scharacter?Attracts and retains residents63.6%Improves how the physicalenvironment looks, makes the citylook interesting41.8%Improves the quality of life in the city33.6%

What is the best way for our community to raise resident awarenessabout its historic and cultural resources?Tours and Special Events43.6%Website or Social Media Sites36.4%Newsletters11.8%

What do you think are the biggest challenges to the preservation ofLakewood’s cultural and historic resources?Property Owner Resource Limitations53.6%Absentee Owners44.5%Limited Financing37.3%

How can the City or local organizations make preservation easier and moreattractive for private residents and/or businesses?Education about Tax Credits and OtherIncentives69.1%Gap Financing37.3%Education about Best Practices inPreservation28.2%

Is there a Landmark that best defines Lakewood?Many Smaller Landmarks/Lakewoodas a Whole25.5%St. James Church15.5%Lakewood Park15.5%

1-A BUILDINGSWhat will we learn tonight?

1-A BUILDINGS

1-A BUILDINGSA building that in its design, materials and craftsmanship ischaracteristic of the primary period of Lakewood’sdevelopment as a streetcar suburb (approx. 1890’s- 1930’s)A building with significant architectural importance in thecommunity due to its design, craftsmanship, materialsand/or architect.The building is at least 50 years old and retains its originalappearance, with no alterations or only minor alterations.

13000 ATHENS:LAKE ERIE SCREWBuilt 1914 as Templar Motor CompanyRecognized for history as an auto manufacturer

11817-23 DETROIT:HIGHLAND MANORBuilt in 1920Recognized for architecture- brick & terra cotta work

11825-31 DETROIT:HIGHLAND MANORBuilt in 1920Recognized for architecture- brick & terra cotta work

12001-11 DETROIT:SHORE RESTAURANTBuilt in 1920Recognized for architecture- terra cotta work

13335 DETROIT:NICHOLSON HOUSEBuilt in 1835, for first permanent settler James Nicholson,Addition/ Remodel in 1870Recognized for New England Style architecture & history,listed in National Register of Historic Places- 1979

13427-37 DETROIT:MIXED USEBuilt in 1925Recognized for architecture- detailed brickwork

13443 DETROIT: BRINKMANDRESS FUNERAL HOMEBuilt in 1910 for John Hahn, Pres. Of JH Hahn Co.,manufacturers of corrugated paper and paper cratesRecognized for Neoclassical Revival architecture

13521 DETROIT:WINTERICH HOUSEBuilt in 1880 for Lewis ShortRecognized for Stick Style architecture

13601-21 DETROIT AVENUEBuilt in 1916Recognized for architecture- terra cotta

14018 DETROIT:WINKING LIZARDBuilt in 1912 as the Lakewood Tennis ClubRecognized for architecture

14223 DETROIT:AT&TBuilt in 1936Recognized for early Moderne style architecture

14398-14400 DETROIT:KUCINICH OFFICEBuilt in 1913; 1925 as Bailey Buick Co.Recognized for architecture, early auto dealership

14501-19 DETROIT:CURTIS BLOCKBuilt in 1913; 1925Recognized for architecture

14800 DETROIT:MARSHALL BUILDINGBuilt in 1928 as Marshall Drug Store now First Federal ofLakewoodRecognized for Art Deco architecture & architect

14801-13 DETROIT: DETROIT-WARREN BUILDINGBuilt in 1924- first building in Lakewood to have anelevatorRecognized for architecture, Lehman- Schmidt Architect,listed in National Register of Historic Places- 1986

14806 DETROIT:FIRST FEDERAL OF LAKEWOODBuilt in 1916 as Lakewood State BankRecognized for Neoclassical style architecture

15300 DETROIT:MASONIC TEMPLEBuilt in 1915Recognized for Neoclassical architecture

15422 DETROIT: FORMER FIRSTCHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTISTBuilt in 1914Recognized for classic Doric Style architecture & architect-Charles Draper Faulkner

15700 DETROIT: FIRST UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCHBuilt in 1912Recognized for architecture

15707-13 DETROIT:MEDICAL BUILDINGBuilt in 1919Recognized for Bernice Pyke Bookshop, who fought forwomens’ rights & was 1 st woman delegate to theDemocratic National Convention in 1920

15724-15804 DETROIT:BERGER VILLAGEBuilt in phases in 1905, 1922, & 1928Recognized for the evolution of residential to commercialuse resulting in unique combinations of design & materials

16403-13 DETROIT:THE DETROIT THEATERBuilt in 1923Recognized for terra cotta

16909 DETROIT:MATTHEW HALL HOUSEBuilt in 1865 for Matthew Hall, Superintendent of thePlank Road, part of an early settler & developer familyRecognized for history & small frame cottage architectureDemolished in 2007

17100-06 DETROIT:BONNIE-VIEW BUILDINGBuilt in 1922Recognized for architecture

17514 DETROIT:ST. JAMES CHURCHBuilt from 1925-34Recognized for Sicilian Romanesque architecture w/ MiddleEastern Influence & Architect Edward T. P. Graham

18001 DETROIT:ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCHBuilt in 1927Recognized for architecture

18100 DETROIT:DONATO’SBuilt in 1928 as Standard Oil Service StationRecognized for architecture & early service station

18109-19 DETROIT:THE WESSEX BUILDINGBuilt in 1925, houses The BreadsmithRecognized for architecture

1414 ELBURBuilt in 1906, now a group homeRecognized as well detailed arts & crafts style architecture

14100 FRANKLIN:LAKEWOOD CIVIC AUDITORIUMBuilt in 1954Recognized for the Vicktor Schrekengost sculpture “EarlySettler”

16200 HILLIARD:HILLIARD SQUARE THEATERBuilt in 1926 as a Vaudeville TheaterRecognized for architecture

12608 MADISON: SAINTS CYRIL &METHODIUS CHURCHBuilt in 1930Recognized for architecture

13030 MADISON:GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCHBuilt in 1926Recognized for architecture

13749-51 MADISON:THE BUNTSBuilt in 1927Recognized for architecture

14047 MADISON:WEST SIDE SKATEBuilt in 1940Recognized for its original opaque glass façade- only oneof its kind in Lakewood

14503 MADISON:ST. CLEMENT’S RC CHURCHBuilt in 1925Recognized for architecture

16009-21 MADISONBuilt in 1926Recognized for architecture

17545 MADISON:PARKVIEWBuilt in 1925Recognized for architecture

1421-23 RIDGEWOOD:MARSHALL HOUSEBuilt in 1871 for George Marshall, early LakewoodCouncilman & Treasurer (home used to face Detroit Ave)Recognized for its Italianate architecture & for being one ofthe oldest homes in Lakewood

1270 WEST 117 TH :OLD STUDEBAKER BUILDINGBuilt in 1925Recognized as art deco architecture & early auto dealership

1380 WEST 117 TH :U.S. POST OFFICEBuilt in 1921Recognized as being the first post office in Lakewood

1435 WARREN:KEY BANKBuilt in 1935/1992 as a Post OfficeRecognized for history as a post office, architecture, &being constructed by the Works Progress Administration

1456 WARREN:BOARD OF EDUCATIONBuilt in 1879 as East Rockport School No. 6 for $4,700-one of the first schools in Rockport Township (Lakewood)Recognized for history, architecture, & architect- Coburn &Barnum

1470 WARREN:BOARD OF EDUCATIONBuilt in 1899 as Grant School- the first separate HighSchool in LakewoodRecognized for history & architecture

1421-25 WATERBURYBuilt in 1926Recognized for architecture

1392 WEBB:WEBB HALL APARTMENTSBuilt in 1924Recognized for architecture

1375 WEST CLIFTON: LAKEWOODCONGREGATIONAL CHURCHBuilt in 1915 for $100,000Recognized for architect W.H. Nicklas