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