Cincinnati Museum Center is kicking off their latest local exhibit with an elegant gala: both celebrating the 50th Anniversary of
Cincinnati Preservation Association (CPA). The organization was started by three women dedicated to saving Native American and
early settlement sites, then evolved their mission into saving entire neighborhoods. Since 1964, the non-profit has worked buildings with historic architecture, public art, monuments and landscapes, as well as archaeological sites. One of their several current focuses, in addition to advocating for Union Terminal repairs, is restoring the historic neighborhood of Walnut Hills.
If you've visited Over-the-Rhine, it's likely that you've passed by or enjoyed a meal in one of the buildings saved by the CPA. They've worked along side developers to rehabilitate:
- Renaissance Hotel, Downtown
- The Color Building on Vine Street, home to Asian fusion restaurant, Kaze.
- Nicolay Lofts and Westfalen Lofts, at Race and 14th Street
- Hummel Building, condos located adjacent to Washington Park and Music Hall
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| The new grey facade of the Hummel Building. |
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The former is where they'll be hosting the gala, November 8 at 7:00PM. Taking place in the
Marriott Renaissance, Burnham Room C, the evening kicks off with cocktails at 6:00PM, followed by a gourmet dinner at 7:30PM.
Tickets are available via phone (513-721-4506 Ext. 2) for $150 per person.
On a budget? Be sure to check out the FREE exhibit,
Celebrating 50 Years of Working Together Saving Places at Cincinnati Museum Center in the
Culture Gallery, located near the Historical Library in the center of the rotunda, lower level. The installment runs through April 5, 2015.
