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Columbus Landmarks Announces
2009 Design & Preservation Award Winners
Columbus, Ohio (October 9, 2009) —In a ceremony at Broad Street Presbyterian Church, Columbus Landmarks Foundation announced the winners of its 2009 James B. Recchie Design & Preservation Awards. The 2009 James B. Recchie Design Award was presented to The William Oxley Thompson Library Renovation and Expansion, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, owned by The Ohio State University and designed by Acock Associates Architects, LLC, Gund Partnership and MSI Design. “This is an exceptional project from an architectural and urban design standpoint, “said Nancy Recchie, sister of the late James Recchie for whom the award is named. “With its east/west access, the building is now truly the physical center of campus. The jury was also impressed by the exquisite detailing, including the Ohio white oak paneling and cantilevered staircase,” she added.
Each year Columbus Landmarks honors individuals and institutions that have made exceptional strides in promoting historic preservation and producing quality urban design in central Ohio with seven awards, including the prestigious James B. Recchie Design Award. James Recchie was a noted Columbus attorney and Columbus Landmarks founding trustee. The award celebrates his vision of a better Columbus through quality urban design. Following a public nomination process, five finalists were selected by a screening committee. Jurors then determined the winner after visiting the five finalists. The 2009 jurors were Joyce Barrett, Executive Director of Heritage Ohio; James Dalton, FAIA, Dean of the School of Architecture and Environmental Design at Kent State University; and Nannette Maciejunes, Executive Director of the Columbus Museum of Art.
The four other finalists for the James B. Recchie Design Award were The Buggyworks, Phase 1, 448 W. Nationwide Blvd., owned by Kyle Katz and designed by WSA Studio and MSI Design; Grange Insurance Audubon Center, 505 W. Whittier St., owned by Grange Insurance Audubon Center and designed by DesignGroup and Kinzelman Kline Gossman; Huntington Park Stadium, 330 Huntington Park Lane, owned by Franklin County and designed by 360 Architecture and MSI; and The Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., owned by the City of Columbus and designed by Hardlines Design Co.
- Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center Students
Burkhart Mural Project (Paul E. Young, Jr. Outstanding Students);
- Westside Helath & Family Wellness Center (Henry L. Hunker Urban Legacy Award);
- Willis Brown & Dana Moessner (Outstanding Persons);
- Franklin Park Conservatory (Dixie Sayre Miller Outstanding Patron Award);
- Columbus Fire Fighters Union, IAFF Local 67 (Outstanding Group); and
- East High School (James L. Keyes President’s Award).
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Columbus Landmarks Foundation Announces Annual Ghost Tours
COLUMBUS, Ohio (October 8, 2009) – Columbus Landmarks Foundation’s 2009 Ghost Tour series offers a chance to experience some of Columbus’ creepiest corners and
spookiest spots. The 21st annual series features both walking tours and bus tours to celebrate the city’s haunted history. Tickets are limited, and can be purchased online or by calling (614) 221-4508.
Gables, Gargoyles and Ghosts...oh my!
October 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29; 7-9:30 p.m.
These ever-popular tours marry Columbus architecture and authentic Columbus ghost stories in a downtown bus tour with three stops each night. Each tour may vary slightly from night to night. Haunted spaces that now house museums, antique malls, restaurants, or hotels in the downtown area will be featured - with many other stories in between stops.
Tickets: $25 - GET TICKETS »
Meeting Place: Tours depart from and return to Columbus Landmarks Foundation, 61 Jefferson Ave. Free street parking available.
Green Lawn Cemetery, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2pm-4pm
Meeting Place: Huntington Chapel near the center of the cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Ave.
A two-hour walking tour of architecture, nature, cemetery symbolism, history of the 'cemetery beautiful' movement, and historic gossip on a lovely (or possibly rainy) October day in Columbus' pre-eminent historic cemetery.
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Green Lawn Cemetery, Saturday, Oct. 24, 10am-12pm
Meeting Place: Huntington Chapel near center of cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Ave.
A two-hour walking tour of architecture, nature, cemetery symbolism, history of the 'cemetery beautiful' movement, and historic gossip on a lovely (or possibly rainy) October day in Columbus' pre-eminent historic cemetery.
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Tales from the Crypt
October 24; 6:30 p.m. OR 8:15 p.m.
Visit Green Lawn Abbey, a hauntingly beautiful mausoleum located near German Village and downtown Columbus. Meet Abbey "residents," Columbus' historic leaders, businessmen and women now entombed in the Abbey. Enjoy an evening learning historic tales and hearing the personal stories of these fascinating folks. Please join the Abbey Residents. They always enjoy meeting new people.... Please note, this tour is not recommended for children under 12.
Tickets: $20 until Oct. 15; $25 after Oct. 15 - GET TICKETS »
Meeting Place: Green Lawn Abbey is located at 700 Greenlawn Ave., just west of Harmon Ave. This event is hosted by the Green Lawn Abbey Preservation Association.
An Evening with Sophia & Fernando, sort of
October 30; 6:30-9:15 p.m.
When the shadows grow long and the street lights filter through the trees on an October evening, the architecture of a neighborhood takes on a new dimension¾one ripe for storytelling. Take a lantern tour with us of a familiar and beautiful neighborhood, culminating in an evening devoted to the authentic stories of one particular house, The Kelton House, and enjoy seasonal snacks and spirits - possibly of both meanings of the word. Columbus Landmarks members and/or Friends of Kelton House will receive a "treat"¾a $10 coupon toward the renewal of their own Landmarks membership or for a gift membership. "Tricks" may come courtesy of Sophia or Fernando.
Tickets: $25, adults only - GET TICKETS »
Meeting Place: Tour begins at Kelton House, 586 E. Town St. On street parking available, or park in Junior League lot on Franklin Ave.
Bring Back the Magic
October 31; 7 p.m.
Magician Howard Thurston and his fellow "residents" of Green Lawn Abbey mausoleum invite you to their historic abode for an evening of fine finger foods, wine and other spirits, and magic that will dazzle and bewilder.
Tickets: $45 - GET TICKETS »
Meeting Place: Green Lawn Abbey is located at 700 Greenlawn Ave., just west of Harmon Ave. This event is hosted by the Green Lawn Abbey Preservation Association.
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LANDMARKS HIRES FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
Amy H. Minnick, a native of Kent, Ohio, joined our staff in September 2009, in the capacity of Field Representative. Her position is funded through a matching grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, awarded to Columbus Landmarks as a Local Partner of the National Trust. The role of Field Representative entails providing information services, technical assistance, program review and input and assistance with emerging issues or threats. Amy holds a bachelor of arts degree in American Studies from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. She has held positions with The Western Reserve Historical Society of Cleveland, Ohio; The Smithosonian Institution in Washington, D.C.; Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana; and most recently as the Assistant Director of the Historic Preservation Commisssion of South Bend & St. Joseph County, Indiana. In March 2009, Amy was honored with the Outstanding Woman in History Award, presented by the Schuyler Colfax Chapte (South Bend, Indiana) of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Welcome, Amy!
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