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.

LEARN MORE

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 quarterly newsletter and access to preservation resources. Click on the links below for more information.

LEARN MORE

Preservation House

In March 2009, PTP entered into an 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.

LEARN MORE