PURPOSE
Western Reserve Architectural Historians was founded in 1965 to provide an opportunity for persons from all professions and backgrounds to meet regularly so that they might understand and enjoy the region's architectural heritage.  At least six times a year, through walking tours, on-site visits, lectures, and discussions, WRAH members explore the notable, unusual, and significant in the built environment.


WESTERN RESERVE ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS

CLEVELAND, OHIO

A Chapter of the SOCIETY of ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS
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 Sunday, September 18, 2011, A Visit to the Bertram & Judith Kohl Building, Oberlin College
The group visits the Rare instruments Storage room
All good tours end with a snack
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Squire Valleevue Farm and the Valley Ridge Farm
The Manor House at the Squire Valleevue Farm, Front Elevation
Dr. Ana Locci, Director of the CWRU University Farm, addresses the group in the Great Room

A Decorative Plaster Ornament in the Manor House
The Dairybarn at The Valley Ridge Farm
The Milking Parlor at the Valley Ridge Farm
The Restored Hayloft in the Horsebarn
View from the Hayloft
On Sunday, March 18, 2012, we joined Dunham Tavern members to listen to Dr. Gainor Davis.
The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States, was held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 10 million people attended. More than 200 buildings were constructed within the grounds. The Main Exhibition Building enclosed an area of 21 ½ acres and was the largest building in the world.
Dr. Gainor Davis, President and CEO of the Western Reserve Historical Society.
The Dunham Tavern Museum Barn is a familiar and pleasant place to meet.
All good meetings end with pleasant conversation and refreshments.
On Saturday, April 21, 2012, we visited the
B&O Roundhouse/Midwest Railway Preservation Society (MRPS)
The 1917 2-8-2 locomotive under restoration
Saving the roundhouse
30+ members and guests gather for the start of the tour.
A multi-year project is explained
The youngest engineer on the tour
Using the original roundtable
Visiting the rolling stock
We enjoy remembering train travel in a restored passenger car
Thanks to the MRPS and Charley Sedgley for sharing this special place and Steve Kish for making the arrangements