Welcome to the
2007 List of Ohio's Most Endangered Historic Sites
Since 1993, Preservation Ohio has been the custodian of the list of Ohio's Most Endangered Historic Sites. This important listing of Ohio historic resources is issued annually by Ohio's statewide preservation organization in an effort to draw attention to significant buildings, groups of buildings including downtowns and neighborhoods, bridges, archeological sites, farmsteads and roads which are threatened by demolition, neglect, or a need for significant funding.
Each listed property represents not only a significant piece of Buckeye history that deserves to be recognized and celebrated, but also exemplifies challenges which face historic resources across Ohio. Being placed on this list does not guarantee protection, but is designed to increase awareness and to focus attention on significant pieces of Ohio history. Former editions of this list have aided in the preservation of historic resources, and have been covered by local, regional and statewide media.
Beginning with the 2007 List of Ohio's Most Endangered Sites, properties will remain on the list in subsequent years until such time as the site no longer faces a challenge. Also included for the first time is a new continuously-updated section called the "Endangered Watch List," which will feature historic resources that become threatened during the time between nomination periods each year.
The following properties constitute the 2007 List of Ohio's Most Endangered Historic Sites:
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Seneca County Courthouse - Slated for demolition
Tiffin, Seneca County
Will it be the first 19th century courthouse in Ohio demolished in a generation?
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Arcade Buildings
Dayton, Montgomery County
Time may be running out for this large and important downtown landmark.
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Cleveland Trust Tower
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County
The death knell may have sounded for this piece of modern architecture.
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Harding Memorial Setting
Marion, Marion County
The Memorial to Ohio's last US President doesn't need neighbors.
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White-Haines Building
Columbus, Franklin County
Columbus is at a crossroads in maintaining the character of its downtown.
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Ohio's Historic Schools
Statewide
The greatest systematic loss of Ohio historic resources in a generation
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Bell's Opera House
Hillsboro, Highland County
Ohio's largest and most ornate unrestored opera house.
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Over-the-Rhine Neighborhood
Cincinnati, Hamilton County
A national treasure and an endangered neighborhood.
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Shawnee Main Street Historic District
Shawnee, Perry County
Help rescue this extraordinary piece of Ohio's mining history before it's too late.
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Franklin Square Neighborhood
New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County
Will a historic Ohio neighborhood be traded for a chain drug store?
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Mehrum-Lindley Block
Hamilton, Butler County
The key building in a key downtown block needs to be revealed and restored.
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Deardurff House
Columbus, Franklin County
The oldest building in Franklin County on its original foundation.
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West Orange Road Bridge
Liberty Township, Delaware County
It survived the 1913 flood -- but may be lost to sprawl.