Progress Through Preservation
of Greater Akron
OUR MISSION
Progress Through Preservation of Greater Akron (PTP) actively promotes and encourages the preservation, maintenance, restoration, and adaptive reuse of buildings, sites, and neighborhoods that are of historic or architectural significance in Akron and Summit County.
Our History
PTP was organized formally in July 1984 in direct response to the ongoing urban renewal policies continuing to change the faces of cities across the country as well as in Akron. Its mission remains to serve Akron and Summit County by actively encouraging and promoting the preservation, maintenance, restoration, and adaptive reuse of buildings, sites, and neighborhoods that are of historic or architectural significance.
Become a Member
There are many perks to becoming a member of PTP. Each month, members get exclusive access to unique events that feature tours, presentations and programming around the area's historic structures and stories. Members are also kept in the loop through a detailed monthly newsletter and access to preservation resources. Click on the links below for more information.
Preservation House
In March 2009, PTP signed a 10 year license agreement with City of Akron to manage and restore the former Portage Township schoolhouse. The restoration of Preservation House was completed in 2014. Preservation House is available to rent for social gatherings and meetings.
