Progress Through Preservation

UPCOMING EVENTS

PTP offers many educational events throughout the year in celebration of our architectural heritage. Most programs require a PTP membership to attend and an additional fee for members may apply. For more information, please contact us.

April 2024

Tours of the Stark County Courthouse, Crossroads United Methodist Church, & the restored Onesto Hotel in Downtown Canton (PTP Members Only)
Monday, April 29th (Tour times vary)

 
Guided tours of the Courthouse & the Church at 2pm & 3pm. Onesto Hotel Tour 4pm. Dinner & Drinks after the tours at the historic Bender's Tavern (optional). Attendance limit  is 40 people.

RSVP: Please RSVP to Alice at (330) 864-8364 or achristie@malone.edu


May 2024

Architectural Heritage Awards
Sunday, May 19 - Time TBA


The Trailhead at Cascade Lofts (21 W North St, Akron, OH 44304)


RSVP: Please RSVP to Alice at (330) 864-8364 or achristie@malone.edu

Details TBA

May 2024


Glendale Steps & Glendale Park Concept Meeting

Thursday, May 30th - 6:30-8:30pm


Vincent Parish Elementary School—Corrigan Hall (17 S. Maple St. Akron, OH 44303) Enter through door “B” . Parking located across the street.

RSVP: Dana Noel at 330-322-6159 or dana@jerainc.com

June 2024

Glendale Cemetery and Glendale Steps with Leianne Heppner
Monday June 17  - Time TBA (Rain date June 18)
Exact location details TBA
RSVP: Please RSVP to Alice at (330) 864-8364 or achristie@malone.edu

Details TBA

July 2024

Akron History Museum Tour with Dave Lieberth
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Akron History Center (172 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308)
RSVP: Please RSVP to Alice at (330) 864-8364 or achristie@malone.edu

Details TBA

August 2024

Annual Picnic
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Crown Point Ecology Center (3220 Ira Rd, Akron, OH 44333)
RSVP: Please RSVP to Alice at (330) 864-8364 or achristie@malone.edu

Details TBA

September 2024

Dining in Akron History
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Various Locations
RSVP: Please RSVP to Alice at (330) 864-8364 or achristie@malone.edu

Details TBA

September 2024

Historic Churches Tour
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Exact location details TBA
RSVP: Please RSVP to Alice at (330) 864-8364 or achristie@malone.edu

Details TBA

September 2024

Preservation House 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, September 28 - Time TBA
Exact location details TBA
RSVP: Please RSVP to Alice at (330) 864-8364 or achristie@malone.edu

Details TBA

October 2024

Dining in Akron History
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Various Locations
RSVP: Please RSVP to Alice at (330) 864-8364 or achristie@malone.edu

Details TBA

November 2024

Details TBA

Past Events

March 2024

Akron Police Museum Tours
Monday, March 11 - 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00
217 S. High St. (Mezzanine Level), Akron, Ohio 44308
RSVP: Please RSVP to Dana Noel at (330) 322-6159 or dana@jerainc.com

This museum chronicles the history of the Akron Police Department from its earliest

days. Exhibits include patches, badges, uniforms, weapons, news clippings,

counterfeit money, and police-related accessories, etc. Hundreds of historic

photographs that tell the story of the police in Akron are included in the displays. The

museum also has a vintage 1965 Harley-Davidson police motorcycle and keys to the

Victorian era 1890 jail on view. READ THE FULL EVENT DESCRIPTION HERE

February 2024

Old St. Paul's Church - Past, Present, and Future with Tony Troppe
Thursday, February 22 - 6:00 pm
BLU-Social (45 E. Market St, Akron, OH 44308)

On Thursday, February 22 PTP members and guests will meet at 6:00 at the BluSocial event space (formerly the BluPlate Restaurant) at 45 East Market Street to hear about the past, present and future of historic St. Paul’s Church. Please RSVP to Alice at (330) 864-8364 or achristie@malone.edu by Tuesday, February 20 and give the number of people in your group and whether you are planning to order dinner.


Learn more about St. Paul's Church and this event

February 2024

Glendale Steps Community Visioning Workshop
Thursday, February 8 - 6:00-7:30 pm
St. Vincent de Paul Parish School Cafeteria (Door B)

You’re invited to attend the Glendale Park Visioning Workshop to help us envision the future of Glendale Park and Steps. The workshop will be held on February 8th from 6:00-7:30 pm at the St. Vincent de Paul School Cafeteria (located at 17 South Maple Street – enter through Door B). The workshop will include a brief presentation, followed by interactive activities to hear your ideas. Refreshments will be provided and parking is available across the street from Door B. All that you need to bring are your ideas. We hope to see you there!

VIEW THE GLENDALE STEPS RESTORATION PROPOSAL

January 2024

PTP Annual Meeting
Monday, January 22 - 6:00 PM
Akron Woman City's Club

PTP will host their Annual Meeting at the Akron Woman’s City Club on Monday, January 22. Alan Costa present on his book Shadows of Akron Scrapbook. Cost to attend is $44, which includes a meal.


VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE 2024 ANNUAL MEETING

December 2023

Prime Vine Winery / Zimmerly House
Monday, December 11 

Join us for drinks and dessert in the historic Zimmerly House (currently a part of Prime Vine Winery) in New Franklin. Built in 1919, the structure is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour times TBD.