At the turn of the century, Springfield had "a patron class that saw good architecture as part of their civic function."

• Douglas Graf, Associate Professor of Architecture, The Ohio State University
 
   
 
Adopt a Preservation Priority
Each year, the Springfield Preservation Alliance recognizes five irreplaceable community assets that need our help. These Preservation Priorities contribute to Springfield’s rich history and provide our community with its unique sense of place and identity. Often suffering from years of disregard, these historic resources are in varying states of neglect. Some are even threatened by demolition. However, they are too important to lose. This is why we need your help in protecting, promoting, and preserving these historic resources for future generations.

Being declared a Preservation Priority does not guarantee protection, but is designed to increase awareness and understanding of each site’s importance. The Adopt a Preservation Priority program partners our community’s dedicated citizens with these significant local resources. There are two ways to get involved:

1. Signup to be Priority Liaison. Liaisons work with members of our Public Policy Committee to determine which measures are appropriate and work to implement these ideas. Do not worry if you do not have experience. An eagerness to effect change through preservation is the only requirement! To get involved in protecting the best of our past for our future, fill out the form below!

Name: *
Email: *
Phone:
Which Preservation Priority would you like to protect, promote and preserve?
How might you be able to help:
  Complete Historic Research Organize a Public Meeting
  Talk to the Owner Write an Article or Letter to the Editor
Survey and Document Plan a Community Cleanup Day
  Prepare or Aid a Tour Nominate as a Landmark
  Anyway Needed  

Do you have any questions or comments?

2. Donation money to help protect, promote, and preserve a Preservation Priority. With proper funding, the Springfield Preservation Alliance can work to implement the numerous measurers, including:

1. Start an advertising campaign promoting a property (posters, ads, radio spots)
2. Nominate a property to the National Register of Historic Places
3. Conduct a feasibility study to promote the reuse of a property
4. Conduct a structural report to ensure that a property is able to be rehabilitated

We appreciate donations of any amount. Donations over $250 can be designated to a specific priority. All donations are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.

 
 
Membership
Become a vital part of the movement to preserve Springfield's architectural heritage. Join today!

Endowment Fund
Help support Springfield's preservation movement by donating to the new Champion City Endowment Fund. Learn more.
 
   
   

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