preservation post preserving tiffin’s architectural heritage Tiffin Historic Trust, Inc. • Post Office Box 333 • Tiffin, Ohio 44883-0333 Spring/Summer, 2017 You’re Invited to Tiffin Historic Trust’s Annual Dinner & Preservation Awards Meeting Tuesday, June 6, 2017 Social Gathering 6:00 p.m. Cash Wine Bar Dinner 6:30 p.m. Riverfront and Downtown Properes: From Sad to Spectacular A Panel Discussion with Weston Reinbolt, Suzie Reineke and Andrew Kalnow These local investors will describe the ins and outs of converng prime riverfront and downtown properes for upscale living. Reinbolt and Reineke have renovated upper floors above downtown shops into modern loſts, and Kalnow is in the process of converng older homes along Frost Parkway to luxury living spaces. The panel will look at the acquision, financing, construcon experse, approvals, historic value of preservaon, reward and “gumpon” involved in undertaking these projects. Choice of Entrees Buernut Squash Ravioli • Roasted Pork Loin with Mustard Crème Sauce Chicken Marsala • Vegan Goulash Stack with Couscous in Tomato Jus Spring Salad, Dinner Rolls, Potato Trio with Parsley Buer, Asparagus Dessert: Key Lime Pie or Chocolate Cake Please RSVP by noon Thursday, June 1, to Jackie Fletcher 419-587-2075 or 419-618-9728 with your menu selecon. The cost is $25 per person payable at the door by cash or check. Following Dinner: Keynote speaker, Presentaon of Annual Preservaon Awards, the Business Meeng, and Elecon of Board of Directors and Officers Comments from the President, John Bing We work to preserve the past, which means, at least to me, that we acvely engage in creang the future. We work alongside professional historians and together, I believe, we help guide the future. In studying the past, historians see as clearly as humanly possible how certain acons result in both ancipated and unancipated results, and how reckless “intuions” oſten lead to the feverish pursuit of illusions. They idenfy present circumstances with past sequences of choice and consequence. They counsel us to proceed with cauon, to act as seasoned veterans of change. That is an important responsibility of professional historians, but is it relevant to our work for the Tiffin Historic Trust? I believe that by preserving the arfacts of the past, we offer necessary grounding for those who undertake professional history and shape public policies. Craſt products, buildings, costumes, leers, pictures, and ingenious mechanical devices are the reality so oſten lacking in imaginave visualizaons. Without the arfacts on our museum shelves, without our restored dwellings and public buildings, without the decorave enhancements of our past civility, without see President on page 3
Tiffin Historic Trust, Inc. • Post Office Box 333 • Tiffin, Ohio 44883-0333 Spring/Summer, 2017
You’re Invited toTiffin Historic Trust’s
Annual Dinner & Preservation Awards MeetingTuesday, June 6, 2017
Social Gathering 6:00 p.m. Cash Wine Bar Dinner 6:30 p.m.
Riverfront and Downtown Properties: From Sad to SpectacularA Panel Discussion with Weston Reinbolt, Suzie Reineke and Andrew Kalnow
These local investors will describe the ins and outs of converting prime riverfront and downtown properties for upscale living. Reinbolt and Reineke have renovated upper floors above downtown shops into modern lofts, and Kalnow is in the process of
converting older homes along Frost Parkway to luxury living spaces. The panel will look at the acquisition, financing, construction expertise, approvals, historic value of preservation, reward and “gumption” involved in undertaking these projects.
Choice of EntreesButternut Squash Ravioli • Roasted Pork Loin with Mustard Crème Sauce
Chicken Marsala • Vegan Goulash Stack with Couscous in Tomato JusSpring Salad, Dinner Rolls, Potato Trio with Parsley Butter, Asparagus
Dessert: Key Lime Pie or Chocolate Cake
Please RSVP by noon Thursday, June 1, to Jackie Fletcher 419-587-2075 or 419-618-9728 with your menu selection. The cost is $25 per person payable at the door by cash or check.
Following Dinner: Keynote speaker, Presentation of Annual Preservation Awards, the Business Meeting, and Election of Board of Directors and Officers
Comments from the President, John BingWe work to preserve the past, which means, at least to me, that we actively
engage in creating the future. We work alongside professional historians and together, I believe, we help guide the future.
In studying the past,
historians see as clearly as humanly possible how certain actions result in both anticipated and unanticipated results, and how reckless “intuitions” often lead to the feverish pursuit of illusions. They identify present circumstances with past sequences of choice and consequence. They counsel us to proceed with caution, to act as seasoned veterans
of change. That is an important
responsibility of professional historians, but is it relevant to our work for the Tiffin Historic Trust? I believe that by preserving the artifacts of the past, we offer necessary grounding for those who undertake professional history and shape public policies. Craft products, buildings, costumes, letters,
pictures, and ingenious mechanical devices are the reality so often lacking in imaginative visualizations. Without the artifacts on our museum shelves, without our restored dwellings and public buildings, without the decorative enhancements of our past civility, without
see President on page 3
Behind the Façade: Palm Sunday Promenade on the ParkwayThe Tiffin Historic Trust
hosted its latest walking tour on Sunday, April 9, 2017. More than 100 people enjoyed spring weather as they participated in the “Palm Sunday Promenade on the Parkway” to see fine examples of carefully renovated historic properties.
Apartments at 105 and 99 Frost Parkway were excellent examples of historic renovation in “before” and “after” stages. Andrew Kalnow is restoring and updating these two apartment buildings, carefully preserving their original charm and architectural features while modernizing the floor patterns and facilities. He has taken advantage of historic tax credits to remodel the property at 105, “Tunison Flats,” and therefore must adhere to federal specifications to maintain the authenticity of the historic period of significance, c. 1835 to 1915.
The Bowe House Inn, built in 1837 at the corner of Franklin and Miami Streets, was the home of Erastus Bowe. Phil and Rayella Engle carefully restored this property and furnished it with appropriate antiques and reproductions. Complete with modern kitchen and spacious finished basement, this rental property is available for parties, meetings, or overnight accommodations. St. Mary Catholic Church, 85 S. Sandusky St., was established as a parish in 1831. The current church, built in 1905, underwent extensive renovation in 1991: the interior paintings were cleaned, gilt trim restored, and windows renovated. It continues to be an active parish for many area families who have been in the community for generations.
The final destination on the tour was Sabaidee Coffee and
Crepes, the coffee shop at 45 S. Sandusky St. (formerly Java House). Proprietor Delana Ball served a choice of generous crepes, from savory (breakfast, chicken pesto, pizza) to sweet (apple, s’mores, peanut butter and jelly, tropical fruit) for the visitors.
We thank our hosts, Andrew Kalnow with John Kerschner and contractor Fred Shelt, Phil Engle and host Yolanda Gonzales, Fr. Gary Walters and parishioner Dick Gaietto, and Delana Ball and her crepe-makers, for spending their Palm Sunday displaying their properties to the public. We were pleased to see the possibilities of these historic properties and to enjoy a lovely afternoon in our community.
Mary K. Watson is the winner of two free tickets to
one of the future “Behind the Façade” tours, scheduled for Sunday afternoons, June 11 and September 17.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Facade Enhancement Program Funds May Be Available for the Grammes-Brown HouseBy Jackie Fletcher
The Tiffin Historic Trust is excited about the opportunity to apply for a matching grant through CDBG Façade Enhancement Program. The Grammes-Brown House façade facing Jefferson Street and the building’s roof are eligible for a $15,000 grant. If our project qualifies and the Historic Trust spends $30,000 on repairs, the program will reimburse $15,000 to the Trust.
The incentive to participate is great. As a constituent of the community that represents good property stewardship, we want to present our group as exemplary supporters of good maintenance. The exterior of the house needs some long-postponed repairs and improvements. One of our newer board members, Rod Morrison, has experience and contacts in building maintenance. A representative of Midwest Maintenance, Inc., a restoration specialist company, visited the Grammes-Brown House, took pictures, and evaluated our needs. The report was startling, but it gave us an opportunity to focus and prioritize necessary repairs.
The first priority is to repair the rotted windowsills and frames. Another priority is to repair or replace a number of elements on the mansard roof. Making these repairs will prevent water damage to the interior and need to be
completed as soon as possible. These two items alone could easily expend the entire grant funding. If grant money is used, the rules require paying prevailing wages, which usually exceed local wages.
Other items requiring attention are masonry, which needs cleaning, plus replacing approximately 150 bricks; spot tuck-pointing; painting and chimney repair. Many of these projects do not qualify for the grant funds, as they are not part of the façade facing Jefferson Street.
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real things, set in their proper place, we, amateur and professional alike, may describe a wishful wonderland, not a human drama of failed dreams and hard fought gains.
Our organization thus has a modest, but important, calling. We assist the historians of present and future understand the perilous paths of belief. We preserve the bloody clothes of war and the humble welcome of hearth fires. We hold in our hands the discoveries of a “past” age of invention. We admire the craft and the skill of ordinary men and women and place them at the center of our understanding. Abstract thinking too often enthrones noble causes, encourages embittered men, and disregards human costs. We preserve a private, personal past, the story of our shortcomings, our achievements and our humanity.
Professional Historians can indeed enlighten the present and guide the future. We must give them our support and see that they are honored for their work and their potential contribution to our society. But we who believe in the value of the tangible human markers of place and life play an important role as well. We remind those that are shaping the future that the ordinary days of our lives are important - then, now and always.
Some people remain fearful of change and find safety in a vaguely remembered past. Such a belief is itself recorded in our histories, and its results judged folly. Others rush vainly forward, putting ideals before people. That too is recorded in our annals.
We, the guardians of small things, treasure what has been achieved, and speak for the next generation of farmers, teachers and artisans, of poets, athletes and builders. We find in the past resources of hope, lessons of self-respect, and guidance for the years to come. They are our gift to the future.
Upcoming Events:Behind the Façade Tour: Summer Sunday on South Washington
The Behind the Façade tours planning committee is finalizing the 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 11 tour of South Washington Street from Madison Street south to St. Joseph’s Church. Many businesses and public buildings along the route exemplify the beauty and value of older architectural structures, such as the Clover Club and Hawkes Crystal. As you saunter down South Washington Street, expect to sample culinary treats (included in the ticket price) from several of the food establishments on the tour.
The autumn Behind the Façade tour will be Sunday, September 17.
June Garden Parties Blossom, By Jackie FletcherThe Tiffin Museum & Gallery Alliance is arranging appealing events
for The 29th Annual Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure or GOBA. That large group of bicyclists is touring Ohio for a week, and their route brings them on a return visit to Tiffin on Sunday, June 18. Monday, June 19, will be their layover day.
To welcome the bicyclists to Tiffin, the downtown area, and the various member museums, the Tiffin Historic Trust will host a “Party in the Garden”. The Grammes-Brown House garden will be open to the visitors and the public both Sunday and Monday afternoons from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Grammes-Brown House volunteer gardeners and the Sandusky Valley Herbalists are organizing and hosting the event. In addition to material on the Historic Trust and its garden, information about the other museums will be available. To add to the visitors’ enjoyment, light refreshments will be offered. Donations will be accepted.
The Tiffin Historic Trust also plans to make the Carriage House and its surrounding area attractive for events. A private party is already scheduled for Sunday, June 25.
You Are Cordially Invited To TeaAt the Grammes-Brown House, 172 Jefferson St, Tiffin, Ohio
Saturday, August 12, 12:30 p.m. , Rosina Stops BySaturday, October 14, 12:30 p.m., Victorian Halloween Tea
Seating is limited and reservations are required. Contact Jackie Fletcher at 419-585-2075.Donation $20 per person. Each member is entitled to a 10% discount on her/his ticket.
Seneca County Commissioners Ponder the Future of Jefferson Street Propertyby John Huss
With the opening of the new Seneca County Justice Center, two county-owned buildings will no longer serve their current purpose. The history of 81 Jefferson Street, the former commissioners’ office and records storage facility, is not as well-known as that of the former Carnegie Library building (described in the previous Preservation Post) but it is probably more unusual.
Built in 1927, 81 Jefferson Street was a “private hospital” for Dr. Robert Benner, a native of Tiffin, but at the time a member of the
staff at the Philadelphia General Hospital. The building had all of the most up-to-date features, including speaking tubes, x-ray equipment, etc. It was also the Doctor’s private residence. Although the architect is unknown, the contractor was R.S. Dysinger & Son. The building resembles the style of Mills, Rhines, Bellman & Nordhoff of Toledo, who designed Dr. Hendershott’s combined home and office at the corner of Perry and Monroe Streets and the Bell Telephone Co. building on Madison Street. Both buildings were constructed at approximately the
same time as Dr. Benner’s building. The first floor garage extension is original to the building. Dr. Benner added the second floor to the garage in 1930.
Photo by Nancy Rubenstein 10/2016
German Dinner Fundraiser Supports Local Museums & Galleries
On April 29, Tiffin’s Museum/Gallery Alliance hosted an authentic German Dinner and Silent Auction at the First Lutheran Church in Tiffin to raise funds to support local museums and galleries. Karin Ehren Brown and her team of volunteers drove many miles to get the specialty food items for the dinner including Krautspatzen (sauerkraut with Spätzle, bacon, onion and secret spices), Leberkäse (finely textured meatloaf), and employed many ovens to bake the giant Bretzels (pretzels) and the much-loved Rotweinkuchen (red wine chocolate cakes). Students from Sentinel Career Center helped at the event. The extra food was donated to the local Sharing Kitchen, whose patrons also enjoyed the gourmet German meal.
Even with the many activities in town that evening, 75 people attended the dinner and had only positive things to say. Each organization contributed items for a silent auction, which contributed to the fun,
and many people went away with fantastic bargains. The Alliance members evenly split the proceeds from the dinner and auction.
The Alliance organizers thank the sponsors of the German Dinner Fundraiser: Dr. Lillian Schumacher, Tiffin University; John and Joyce Millar; Loretta Miller; Paula Crum; Webster Industries; Enchanted Moment Doll Museum & Gallery; the Bloomville Fire Department; Mary Lewis. Auction items were donated by Baumann Auto, The Ritz Theatre, Molyet’s, Bear’s Den, Wagner Floral, Healing Farm, Mayor Aaron Montz, Seneca News Daily, Pat Catan’s, Bair Bros. Sporting Goods, Jon Adams and John Bing, Karin Brown, and the Toledo Mud Hens and the Walleyes. Thanks also to the many volunteers and the Sentinel students, who gave so much of their time and talents and who were vital to the success of the event.
Tiffin’s Museum/
Gallery Alliance formed in 2015 when representatives of seven museums and galleries organized to publicize and promote community and tourism awareness of local historic treasures. The founding members were Tiffin Historic Trust, Seneca County Museum, The Civil War Museum of Ohio, Tiffin Glass Museum, Enchanted Moment Doll Museum and Shoppe, Tiffin Art Guild & Gallery and Tiffin University’s Diane Kidd Gallery. In addition to the fundraiser dinner, they hold an art auction every year and an Art Walk when the members and businesses open for special hours to encourage the public to browse and view the art that Tiffin offers.
Annual Preservation Awards to be presented at Annual Dinner Meeting
A highlight of the Annual Dinner Meeting is the announcing of the recipients of the Annual Historic Preservation Awards, and hearing the owners describe the joys of renovation and restoration of an historic property, as well as the trials and tribulations of the undertaking.
The Nevin E.B. Martin Award for a Major Preservation Project is given in memory of a former Tiffin Historic Trust board member and strong advocate of proper workmanship in preservation work. The Martin family selects the winning building to receive the specially designed plaque honoring an exceptional preservation project.
The Historic Preservation Awards committee selects the winners from residential, commercial or public properties that have had substantial and historically sensitive renovation or restoration work completed in the past year. The recipients receive a Tiffin Historic Trust Preservation Plaque to place on their building.
Recurring Events (formerly known as Events) Teas $1,730 $1,750 Behind the Façade $470 $750 Brown House Event Rentals $200TOTAL RECURRING EVENTS $3,500 $2,200 $2,700
Brown House Utilities $3,700 Building Maintenance $3,775 Object Curation $250 TOTAL BROWN HOUSE $6,000 $3,634 $7,725
Newsletters $500 $638 $500
Grammes Brown Façade Improvements (Note: this is a matching grant. Maximum reimbursement is $15,000 and must be matched) $0 $0 $15,000Dues to Others $300 $250 $300Events $1,500 $513 $1,000Fundraisers $200 $0 $200Legal-Accounting Fees $700 $600 $700Marketing Fees $200 $0 $200Newsletters $200 $0 $400Postage/Box Fee $300 $253 $300Insurance $3,300 $2,664 $3,300Board Expense $100 $0 $100Office Expenses $300 $399 $300Historic Properties $1,000 $0 $500Workshops $200 $0 $100Endowment Fund $1,800 $1,000 $1,000
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $17,900 $9,951 $33,725
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR JULY 1, 2017-JUNE 30, 2018TIFFIN HISTORIC TRUST
2017 -2018 Slate of Candidates Announced Presented by the Nominations Committee of Doug Collar, Joan Martin, and Nancy Rubenstein.Election of the 2017-2018 Board of Trustees will be held at the annual meeting, which immediately follows the June 6 dinner and program. The slate of candidates includes:Officers:President: John BingVice-president: Jackie FletcherTreasurer: Mark LevansSecretary: Nancy RubensteinBoard of Trustees Term Expiring June 30, 2020Jackie FletcherMark LevansDavid/Christa SelnickPhyllis Watts*Vacancy Board of Trustees Term Expiring June 30, 2018*Vacancy Nominations Committee 2017-2018Doug Collar, Joan Martin, Nancy Rubenstein*We have contacted nominees to replace Cindy Kalnow (2017) and Rodney Morrison (2018), who are leaving the board. However, these nominations were not confirmed by press time.
Proposed Budget 2017-2018
Minutes of the Tiffin Historic Trust Annual Meeting, May 26, 2016, 7:10 p.m.Heidelberg University, Campus Center, Wickham Great HallBoard Members Present: John Bing, Karin Brown, Doug Collar, Jackie Fletcher, Cindy Kalnow, Mary Lewis, Mark Levans, Joan Martin, Rodney Morrison, Vicki Ohl, Nancy Rubenstein, David Selnick, Valeriya Stoyanova, Phyllis Watts, Ashley Woodruff
President John Bing welcomed the members and friends to the Annual Meeting. Following dinner, he introduced State Representative, Bill Reineke, who spoke of his efforts to support historic preservation at the state level. Commissioner Holly Stacy introduced the speaker, Thomas M. Potts, AIA, the principal design architect for the new joint justice center building. Potts described his passion for designing courthouses and his obsession with the challenges and opportunities of designing a modern courthouse in an historic context. He described the setting of the joint justice center and the configuration of the building, including security concerns as well as its aesthetics.
Following Potts’ remarks, awards chairperson Doug Collar began the presentation of the Preservation Awards. Jackie Fletcher introduced the 2016 Kenneth E. Davison Preservation Leadership Award, acknowledging a person who has been invaluable to the Tiffin Historic Trust. Among her numerous accomplishments, Nancy Cook led the interior design of the Grammes-Brown House, and for many years organized the annual historic home tours, garden tours, teas, etc., and supervised the making of the heritage building reproduction series. Cook accepted the award saying that after our work to save the historic courthouse she is ready to move forward with the new joint justice center. She considers the Tiffin Historic Trust as a force within the community.
Nevin Martin, Jr., introduced the recipient of the Nevin E. B. Martin Award for a Major Preservation Project that reflects the characteristics of the high standard set by his father. Susan Payne described the history of her home at 468 South Washington Street and the renovations she is undertaking. Doug Collar presented the Historic Preservation Plaque awards to Joyce and Dale Gibson for 81 Main Street, Ben and Shirley Williams for 186 South Monroe Street, and Brent and Kaleigh Krupp for 292 Sycamore Street.
The business meeting began at 8:20 p.m. Doug Collar moved to approve the minutes of the May 28, 2015 annual meeting,
seconded by Joan Martin. The membership approved the minutes for filing. David Selnick presented the proposed 2016-2017 annual budget prepared by Selnick, Cindy Kalnow, and Phyllis Watts. Selnick noted that a generous estate donation and the very successful house tour increased receipts. The endowment fund was transferred to the Tiffin Community Foundation. President Bing called for approval of the proposed budget. The membership approved the budget for 2016-17.
Doug Collar presented the nominations committee report. Nominated to serve three-year terms expiring in 2019 were John Bing, Doug Collar, Mary Lewis, Joan Martin, and Nancy Rubenstein. There were no nominations from the floor, and the membership accepted the nominations as presented.
After many years serving as treasurer, Mary Lewis stepped down from the post. The committee offered a slate of officers to serve July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017: John Bing as president, Jackie Fletcher as vice-president, Mark Levans as treasurer, and Nancy Rubenstein as secretary. Hearing no nominations from the floor, the members approved the slate as presented. The membership approved Doug Collar, Joan Martin and Nancy Rubenstein to serve as the nominations committee for 2016-2017.
Under new business, Nancy Rubenstein introduced Heidelberg student and summer intern, Victoria Pisarsky.
Vicki Ohl announced the June 12 Behind the Façade: Stroll around the Courthouse Square tour. Ten businesses agreed to participate in the Historic Trust’s educational program.
In his closing remarks, President Bing congratulated the award winners, thanked architect Tom Potts for his description of the joint justice center, and thanked all for attending, while reminding the guests that the Tiffin Historic Trust seeks to preserve our past.
Our Mission“ To promote historic preservation in Tiffin by meetings, publications, tours, or other means. To act as a non-profit organization to apply for and accept any grants that may be appropriate to further the cause of historic preservation. To promote and develop any plan for the preservation and restoration of Tiffin and to work with all interested groups and individuals to put this plan into effect.”
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