One of Lakewood's greatest assets is its heritage and community history. The Lakewood Public Library and the Lakewood Historical Society are pleased to present this series.
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PORCHES: HISTORY, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Wednesday, September 1 |
See the evolution of the American porch, from humble masonry stoops to fully furnished verandahs. Whether your porch is Victorian or Colonial Revival, it takes a beating in our Northeast Ohio climate. Kerry Adams, a Senior Historic Preservation Specialist from the Cleveland Restoration Society will look at common construction and deterioration issues and propose methods for repair and replacement of lost details. |
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FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT Wednesday, September 22 |
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Fred R. Unwin illustrates the humble genius of architect Frank Lloyd Wright with an appreciation of the Weltzheimer/Johnson house in Oberlin, Ohio. One of the few Usonian homes open to the general public, it stands as a brick and redwood example of Wright’s vision of stylish, affordable middle class living. It may still have much to teach us about making homes in the twenty-first century. |
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EARLY LAKE AVENUE HOMES Wednesday, October 13 |
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Turn of the century Lake Avenue was where the wealthiest Lakewoodites established large estates and elaborate summer cottages. Mazie Adams, Executive Director of the Lakewood Historical Society, will guide you along Lake Avenue, from Edgewater Park to Clifton Park, with rare photographs and illustrations. See these elegant properties before they were diminished by subdivisions, Edgewater Drive and the Gold Coast. As an added bonus, the interiors of several outstanding homes will also be included. |
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AMERICAN DaVINCI: Wednesday, October 27 |
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A key figure in the first era of modern design and one of its last living leaders, Viktor Schreckengost's paintings, sculpture, pottery, and industrial designs are now being exhibited at more than 100 museums around the United States. Throughout his working career, Schreckengost strove to apply a creative philosophy that artistically linked dramatic form with an object's function. Curator Craig Bara offers a compelling, comprehensive argument why this Ohio native should be considered our American Da Vinci. |
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RECENTLY HISTORIC: HOUSES FROM THE Wednesday, November 3 |
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From the Minimal Traditionals and Cape Cods of the 1930’s to postwar Ranches and Split-Levels, learn about the kinds of homes most recently deemed historic. Kerry Adams, a Senior Historic Preservation Specialist from the Cleveland Restoration Society, will place these homes in the context of their times, examine defining characteristics and help you plan sensitive rehabilitation work. |
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OTHER HISTORIC EVENTS |
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Come Home to Lakewood House Tour Sunday, September 12 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
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Seven intriguing and architecturally significant Lakewood residences will be featured on this year’s walking tour of the homespun wonders of Lakewood. An educational presentation at the restored Nicholson House will round off the afternoon with stories about the early settlers of Lakewood. All proceeds will benefit the Lakewood Historical Society. Ticket information can be found at www.lakewoodhistory.org. |
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For more information on Lakewood history, see Lakewood Legacy - a guide to online historical material. |
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