Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board

The Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board (OHSPAB), appointed by the Governor, plays a pivotal role in preserving Ohio's rich historical and cultural heritage. By advising the State Historic Preservation Office, the board helps to ensure that historically significant properties are recommended for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Comprised of experts in fields such as history, architecture, and archaeology, the board meets quarterly to review nominations and guide state and national preservation efforts. Through this work, OHSPAB helps protect and promote Ohio's invaluable historical sites, ensuring they are recognized and preserved.

Fairmount Heights Historic District, Cleveland Heights
Public Hearing
A public online webinar on the nomination will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 7 p.m. A representative of the State Historic Preservation Office will discuss the nomination and answer questions. Click here to participate in this virtual meeting.

Epworth Park Historic District, Bethesda
Public Hearing
A public online webinar on the nomination will be held Monday, February 3, 2025, at 6 p.m. A representative of the State Historic Preservation Office will discuss the nomination and answer questions. Click here to participate in this virtual meeting.

March 14, 2025 - 10 a.m.
800 E. 17th Ave., Cardinal Classroom
Columbus, Ohio
The board will meet to provide recommendations for listings into the National Register of Historic Places. Attend in-person at the Ohio History Center, Cardinal Classroom, 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus or click here to register to attend virtually.

Click here to watch the recorded December 6, 2024, meeting of the Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board.

Meeting Schedule and Related Submission and Notification Dates

Meeting DatesNomination
Submission Deadline		60-Day Notification - CLG
30-Day Notification
Board Packet Delivery
6/13/20251/15/20254/14/20255/14/20255/23/2025
9/19/20254/15/20257/21/20258/20/20258/29/2025
12/5/20257/1/202510/6/202511/5/202511/14/2025
3/14/202510/15/20241/13/20252/12/20252/21/2025

Click here to download the current meeting agenda.

Members of the Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board

  1. Timothy Anderson, Athens, Historian
  2. Rachel, E. Bankowitz, Dayton, Planner
  3. Paul B. Graham, Columbus, Archaeologist, OHSPAB Chair
  4. Stephen C. Gordon, Oxford, Historian
  5. Clyde Henry, Obetz, Architect
  6. Stuart D, Hobbs, Columbus, Historian, OHSPAB Vice-Chair
  7. Stacey L. Hoffman, Cincinnati, Planner
  1. Sandra Hull, Wooster, Public Member
  2. Elizabeth Johnson, Cincinnati
  3. Nathaniel Kaelin, Hamilton, Planner
  4. Amy Kramb, Dublin, Architectural Historian
  5. Elizabeth C. Murphy, Akron, Architect
  6. Daniel Rice, Cuyahoga Falls, Public Member
  1. Mitchell L. Schumacker, Woodsfield, Public Member
  2. Doreen N. Uhas-Sauer, Columbus, Public Member
  3. Logan York, Cincinnati, Native American Representative