Our History

Established in 2003, the Springfield Preservation Alliance grew out of a community-based effort to recognize, preserve, and revitalize the architectural and cultural heritage of Springfield, Ohio.  Recognizing Springfield’s need for a grassroots effort to save its historic resources as a means of economic and cultural growth, an advisory group of twelve individuals gathered on September 9, 2003 to discuss the formation of a local preservation organization. The name “Springfield Preservation Alliance” was temporarily adopted as it represented the group as an alliance of citizens with a fundamental belief in preservation. This group grew over the next seven advisory meetings to include support and leadership from across Springfield.

In December 2003, the newly formed Alliance sponsored their first educational event, History Hymns & Holly, with three other local organizations. Throughout January and February of 2004, the group developed their Certificate of Incorporation and Constitutional Bylaws. On March 10, 2004 the Incorporators of the Alliance signed the new organization’s Certificate of Incorporation and soon after filed with the State of Ohio. The new group elected its first board on April 15 and held their first official board meeting a week later. During the summer of 2004, the Alliance held Springfield's first Summer Walking Tour Series. Since that time, the Preservation Alliance has held numerous educational events, worked proactively to protect and promote historic landmarks, and pushed a smart growth agenda in local policy efforts.