Canton
Preservation
Society


131 Wertz Ave NW
Canton, OH 44708
330-452-9341

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2011 PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS

At the May 19 Annual Meeting, CPS presented the 2011 Annual Preservation Award in the Residential category to the McDowell-Buck House, owned and occupied by Patricia and Al Buck since 1969. This beautiful white painted brick farmhouse in the Greek Revival style has not changed much from the original, with minimal updates through the years. All the original woodwork, exterior and interior doors, and hardwood floors remain. John and Christina Krider built the original house in 1821 on the northeast corner of Market Avenue North and Schneider Road. James McDowell bought the property in 1836. His friend William McKinley visited often. The house as it stands now was begun in 1846 with a five-room addition in 1851. Five generations of McDowells dwelled in the house. In 1949 the 162 farm acres were subdivided. Although it is no longer a farm, the grounds retain the rural feeling with rambling drives and beautiful trees.  

The 2011 Annual Preservation Award winner in the Commercial category is Gervasi Vineyard, developed by the Swaldo family.  Formerly Jabberwocky Tree Farm on 55th Street NE, the Swaldos bought the 55 acre complexin 2009. Shortly thereafter work began to save the 1823 bank barn on the edge of a 6 acre lake.  92% of the beams and sandstone were reused in the building of the Italian Bistro that opened for business in 2010, christened with Mr. Swaldo’s mother’s maiden name. The near-by house built in 1830 was also restored.  The milk house on the back corner of the barn was adapted to become an outdoor kitchen adjoining the patio for summer dining.  An on-site gas well fuels lights throughout the grounds and geothermal energy provides heating and cooling.  

Winning the 2011 Adapted Reuse category is Patricia Miller for saving a Minerva landmark as the Hart Mansion Restaurant.  A Northern Italianate built in 1869, it sits on 4 landscaped acres high on a hill overlooking downtown Minerva. George Yengling built the house for his wife Harriet, who lived there until his death in 1899.  Mrs. Yengling sold the house at public auction to Hiram H. Hart, whose family remained there for 93 years.  The last of the family were Paul and Gertrude Hart who restored much of it to an original state.  In 2003, the house was again auctioned and bought by R. C. and Patricia Miller.  Following the unexpected death of her husband, Patricia began the lengthy renovation process in 2005.  Architect Leroy VandergriftA geothermal system provides heating and cooling. Interior designer Barbara Moran finished the rooms. designed the project. Contractor Don LeBeau added an addition that blends with the original.

2011 PRESERVATION SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

The 2011 $1,000 scholarship winner is Sarah A. Weeks who will complete bachelor's degrees in History and Anthropology in May 2012 from Kent State University with plans to pursue graduate degrees. Congratulations, Sarah, on your commitment to study and community service!

2012 PRESERVATION AWARD

Canton Preservation Society is currently accepting nominations for their 2012 Preservation Awards. Properties will be considered for each of three categories:

  • Residential,

  • Commercial,

  • Adapted Reuse

Completed nomination forms must be received by April 1, 2012.
Download the nomination form here: 2012 Preservation Award Nomination Form

2012 PRESERVATION SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP:

The Canton Preservation Society's annual scholarship provides financial assistance to a Stark County student or graduate preparing for a career related to historic preservation.  Eligible applicants include students in technical, undergraduate or graduate study intending to enroll, or already enrolled, in a program in Historic Preservation or a related field which can include, but need be not limited to, Building Preservation, History, Architecture, American Studies, Urban Planning, or Museum Studies. 

The program of study must be at a U.S. university, college, or institution.  The student’s eligibility will be based partly on financial need and partly on the application materials, academic performance, community service and promise shown for future achievement, based on the judgment of a review panel.  The award is for a maximum of $1000.00 toward school tuition and paid directly to the school. 

Applications are available by calling the Canton Preservation Society at 330-452-9341, and must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2012.  The recipient will be honored at the CPS Annual Meeting in May 2012.

Download the scholarship form here: 2012 Preservation Scholarship Application

 
 

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Last update 05/25/2011