Heritage Architectural Associates

18/05/2023

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Good morning beautiful people! Welcome to, "Would you like to know Tuesday?!" On May 10th, of 2023 there was a speaking engagement at Central State University, in regards to the restoration of the historic landmark Tawawa Chimney Corner (TCC).
(TCC) was owned by a slave owner Philip Piper, the second owner was Bishop Benjamin William Arnett Sr. and the third owner was Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom, located in Wilberforce, OH.
Over a hundred years later, descendants from the Piper, Arnett & Ransom families are working closely together to tell the story of (TCC).
In the picture listed below, from left to right are Steve from (Heritage), Debbie Ransom, Stephanie Ransom, Yvonne Ransom-Mizell, Brenda Ransom, Debbie from (Heritage) and Curtis E. Ransom.
The Bishop Reverdy C. & Emma S. Ransom Foundation was created to celebrate the accomplishments of black excellence and achievements of the two notable Bishops', that owned the historic estate (TCC), during two different times. Let's continue, to support (TCC)!

06/04/2022

Heritage is working with others to help save the historic Hobbs House in South Wheeling.

https://weelunk.com/south-wheeling-residents-hoping-save-historic-hobbs-house-demolition/

South Wheeling residents are banding together in an effort to spare the historic Hobbs House from demolition.  One of the oldest residential structures in South Wheeling, The Hobbs House was once the home of John L. Hobbs. Hobbs was the founder of what became Hobbs Brockunier Glass, one of the larg...

10/09/2021

So glad to see the Tavern restored to its historical yellow!

Big day at The Old Tavern! Painting the building “Yellow…as it was in 1914” and “Old Tavern White”, the same white that has been on the building in recent memory. 💛

25/06/2021

We are pleased to announce that the Gregg-Crites Octagon House in Circleville, Ohio has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places! Heritage prepared the nomination for this wonderful historic resource. Congratulations to the Roundtown Conservancy, and thank you for your efforts to save this building!

11/05/2021

11/05/2021

Although it’s difficult to witness the closing of Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Moundsvile, it is gratifying to have the church live on as a donor to St. Moses the Black Orthodox Church in the Hill District of Pittsburgh. Steve has a lifetime personal connection to Ss. Peter & Paul and designed the interior liturgical elements. This video from WQED-Pittsburgh documents the donated elements and also highlights the important mission of the recipient parish. Despite the sadness, we are proud to have Ss. Peter & Paul live on in this manner.

In a neighborhood where most people are Protestant or Roman Catholic, a different religious order is beginning to attract parishioners on Bedford Avenue in P...

10/05/2021

We're excited to start the paint analysis for this important historic resource!

29/01/2021

We are so excited to once again partner with The Old Tavern Preservation Society on the next phase of the rehabilitation of this significant historic site!

19/01/2021

On this day, let us pause to consider the meaning of both the powerful words and courageous deeds of Dr. King and so many others who have contributed to the continuous efforts to achieve equal rights and social justice.

The Hampton House in Miami served as an important venue in for the struggle for African-American civil rights in the 1960s. Reflecting this historic significance of the Hampton House, the major motion picture “One Night in Miami”, which was released to Amazon Prime last Friday, is set at the motel.

Heritage is proud to have been the Historic Preservation Consultant on the restoration of the Hampton House, which was completed in 2015. The building, which had been vacant for decades, was severely deteriorated at the start of the project. We oversaw the rehabilitation, re-creation and interpretation of all significant historic aspects of the building. The areas restored to historic appearance include the exterior, lobby, coffee shop, and three motel rooms, include the one used by Martin Luther King.

Please enjoy the "before" and "after" photos showing the rehabilitation of this historic civil rights site! In this video, Steve Avdakov gives a tour of the motel during the Grand Opening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niy5NA6_csE&t=69s