What We Do
Cincinnati Preservation Fulfills our Mission by
Advocating for Preservation
- Effect policy and legislation as fierce preservation advocates in local, state and national arenas
- Provide trainings and resources on how to become a preservation activist
Educating Businesses, Communities and Citizens
- Engage community stakeholders and businesses to partner and invest in historic preservation efforts
- Offer programs and services that equip communities to achieve preservation
- Explain the basics of preservation through Preservation 101
- Gather preservationists by hosting events about local history, national preservation topics and practical resources
Celebrating Local History and Our Built Environment
- Highlight and protect the sites and stories of underrepresented communities through Cincinnati Sites & Stories website and app and Sites of Black History initiative
- Present annual Preservation Excellence Awards that recognize people, projects and organizations
- Steward and share the restored John Hauck House
- Maintain a Preservation Library and Resource Room
Service Areas
Nine County Region:
Ohio (Hamilton, Clermont, Butler, Warren)
Kentucky (Boone, Kenton, Campbell)
Indiana (Franklin, Dearborn)
Services Offered:
- Letters of support and concerns
- Easements
- Supporting new Preservation Ordinances with in-person advocacy
- Paid consulting and trainings
- General questions through email and phone calls
Within 275 Belt-Loop
Services Offered:
- All services above +
- In-person advocacy, outreach, lectures, and technical support
- Neighborhoods Initiative
- Staff time on producing designations*
- Historic Markers*
- Research Assistance*
Hamilton County
Services Offered:
- All services above +
- Preservation Loan Fund
*with Board approval and when capacity and funding are available
