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 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
CLEVELAND, OHIO
A Chapter of the SOCIETY of ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS
Melvin Rose discusses decorative metalwork on the production floor.
Pictures from the Rose Iron Works Tour October 23, 2010
Part of the extensive collection of traditional ornamental iron.
Above, WRAH members learn about the students' projects to preserve important Cleveland Area buildings.
On November 20, 2010 we visited Ursuline College to hear Doctor Bari Stith and her Graduate Students tell us about Ursuline's Program in Historic Preservation.
Doctor Bari Stith (Left side) is pictured with Graduate Students in the Uruline Program.
On March 20, 2011, we met at the Dunham Tavern Barn in Cleveland to hear Mark Vincent tell us about the "Semester at Sea", where 800 students toured nations around the Mediteranian.
The Dunham Tavern Barn
Mark Vincent, Professor of Art History, BW
On April 16, 2011, we toured the Gordon Square Arts District
We Met at the Stone Mad Restaurant.
The group examines the Lobby of the restored Capital Theater.
Judge Raymond Pianka points out some of the historic buildings in the district.
In spite of a little rain, we visit the historic Fir Street Cemetery and admire the new gates.
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
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