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.

February 2025

Tom Yablonsky Presentation: Forty Years of Advocacy: Using History to Redefine the City

Location: St. Vincent Elementary School—Corrigan Hall

17 South Maple Street, Akron, OH 44313

Date/Time: Wednesday, February 19, 6:00 pm

Details: Tom Yablonsky is a preservationist and community developer who helped lay the groundwork for downtown Cleveland’s Gateway and Warehouse District neighborhoods. His presentation will cover his four decade, multifaceted career in city planning and community and economic development in downtown Cleveland.

RSVP: Contact Alice Christie (call or text) 330-687-0747 or email atachristie@malone.edu by February 16th.

March 2025

Presentation by Dr. Holly Witchey of ICA- Art Conservation

Location: Preservation House

2074 West Market Street, Akron, OH 44313

Date/Time: Tuesday, March 11, 6:00 pm

Details: Dr. Holly Witchey, Executive Director of ICA-Art Conservation, will present information on ICA’s history and conservation work with an emphasis on how to handle, care for, and eventually pass on your family treasures.

RSVP: *Limited Attendance Event* Maximum of 40 people.  Contact Alice Christie (call or text) 330-687-0747 or email atachristie@malone.edu 

April 2025

Location: Jones Group Interiors 

701 S. Broadway Street, Akron, OH 44311

Date: Wednesday, April 23

Details: Jones Group Interiors now occupies the former historic Akron bakery building, Tastyee Bread.  More program details to come.



May 2025

Architectural Heritage Awards Driving Tour

Details: TBA