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You’re invited! Our final virtual program of the year, “Resilience and Rebirth in Appalachia: Stories of Preservation, Restoration, and Community Spirit from Coal Mining Country” will feature the story of the Tecumseh Theater in Shawnee, Ohio. NPC is thrilled to join with the SUNDAY CREEK ASSOCIATES, the Little Cities of Black Diamonds, Ohio’s Winding Road, and other local partners for an evening of unforgettable storytelling that will explore the legacy of the Tecumseh Theater as a historic cultural center, and a microcosm of not only the Southeast Ohio region, but our nation as a whole. From economic turbulence, to tragedy and loss, to re-growth and restoration, Shawnee’s story is one that feels close to home whether you live in a small heartland village or a sprawling coastal city. RSVP today. Registration is free! #virtualprogram #zoomevents #historicpreservation #appalachia #southeastohio #storytelling #history #industry #culture #arts #theater #community #neighborhoods #growth #NPC #neighborhoodpreservation #spaces #places #placemaking #nonprofits #communityspaces #preservation #littlecitiesofblackdiamonds #shawnee #ohio (Photo courtesy of Tecumseh Theater) https://lnkd.in/eSKxe2e6

Interesting article about how urban expert Maurice Cox took his passion for community spaces up the line of command in Detroit and Chicago. https://lnkd.in/eMY5CSWp

Holiday Greetings from all of us at the Neighborhood Preservation Center!   Wishing you a happy, healthy New Year! Thank you for following along as we grow our organization and seek new ways to support equitable neighborhoods and communities. We look forward to what 2024 has in store...

Just a few more hours to register! Remember to tune in this evening at 7:30pm ET to hear the story of the historic Tecumseh Theater, a legendary cultural center and microcosm of not only Southeast Ohio, but our nation as a whole. #virtualprogram #zoomevents #historicpreservation #worldsgreatestminefire #appalachia #southeastohio #storytelling #history #industry #culture #arts #theater #community #neighborhoods #growth #NPC #neighborhoodpreservation #spaces #places #placemaking #nonprofits #communityspaces #preservation #littlecitiesofblackdiamonds #shawnee #ohio https://lnkd.in/eSKxe2e6 (Photo courtesy of Tecumseh Theater)

It takes a lot of time, dedication, and dollars to do the work of preserving neighborhoods. If you're moved to contribute toward a world that's full of vibrant, thriving, and equitable communities, then today on #GivingTuesday we invite you to make a donation to the Neighborhood Preservation Center. Visit bio.site/NPC to give a gift. And don't forget to tune in tomorrow at 7:30pm ET to hear the story of the historic Tecumseh Theater, a legendary cultural center and microcosm of not only Southeast Ohio, but our nation as a whole. From economic turbulence, to tragedy and loss, to re-growth and restoration, this story is one that feels close to home whether you live in a small heartland village or a sprawling coastal city.   RSVP today. Registration is free! https://lnkd.in/eSKxe2e6 #give #donate #generosity #virtualprogram #zoomevents #historicpreservation #worldsgreatestminefire #appalachia #southeastohio #storytelling #history #industry #culture #arts #theater #community #neighborhoods #growth #NPC #neighborhoodpreservation #spaces #places #placemaking #nonprofits #communityspaces #preservation #littlecitiesofblackdiamonds #shawnee #ohio (Photo courtesy of Tecumseh Theater)

Did you know that the New Straightsville mine fire has been burning since 1884? Labor disputes led to a band of workers igniting the now historic fire, and the surrounding region (including the village of Shawnee, Ohio) changed forever. Learn more about this incredible story, and its connection to land and community, in our virtual program “Resilience and Rebirth in Appalachia: Stories of Preservation, Restoration, and Community Spirit from Coal Mining Country” happening Wednesday, November 29th at 7:30pm. From economic turbulence, to tragedy and loss, to re-growth and restoration, Shawnee’s story is one that feels close to home whether you live in a small heartland village or a sprawling coastal city. RSVP today. Registration is free! #virtualprogram #zoomevents #historicpreservation #worldsgreatestminefire #appalachia #southeastohio #storytelling #history #industry #culture #arts #theater #community #neighborhoods #growth #NPC #neighborhoodpreservation #spaces #places #placemaking #nonprofits #communityspaces #preservation #littlecitiesofblackdiamonds #shawnee #ohio https://lnkd.in/eSKxe2e6 (Photos courtesy of Tecumseh Theater)

As many of us take time this week to rest, reflect, and share time and food with loved ones, we at the Neighborhood Preservation Center are holding gratitude for the incredible community around us. We’re especially grateful and excited to round out this year by joining with Ohio's Winding Road, the Little Cities of Black Diamonds, SUNDAY CREEK ASSOCIATES, and the Tecumseh Theater for one final program highlighting the power of community resilience. Get to know the incredible stories from Shawnee, Ohio at our virtual program “Resilience and Rebirth in Appalachia: Stories of Preservation, Restoration, and Community Spirit from Coal Mining Country” happening Wednesday, November 29th at 7:30pm ET. From economic turbulence, to tragedy and loss, to re-growth and restoration, Shawnee’s story is one that feels close to home whether you live in a small heartland village or a sprawling coastal city. RSVP today. Registration is free! #virtualprogram #zoomevents #historicpreservation #worldsgreatestminefire #appalachia #southeastohio #storytelling #history #industry #culture #arts #theater #community #neighborhoods #growth #NPC #neighborhoodpreservation #spaces #places #placemaking #nonprofits #communityspaces #preservation #littlecitiesofblackdiamonds #shawnee #ohio #thanksgiving #gratitude https://lnkd.in/eSKxe2e6 (Photo courtesy of Tecumseh Theater)

Shawnee is one of many small villages in Southeast Ohio that boomed during the region’s coal mining heyday in the late 19th century. One of the town’s structures that still speaks to this era of significance is the Tecumseh Theater, built in 1908 to such proportions that it was considered a skyscraper at the time. After the industry moved out of the area in the 1920s, Shawnee fell into hard times and its population plummeted from 4,000 to 500 residents. Its once grand theater fell into disrepair, but it managed to survive neglect, fire, and a planned demolition before its restoration journey began in the late 1970s. Today, Shawnee is a thriving community and the Tecumseh Theater stands as an evolving success and a cultural cornerstone. NPC is thrilled to join with the Sunday Creek Associates, the Little Cities of Black Diamonds, and Ohio’s Winding Road for "Resilience and Rebirth in Appalachia: Stories of Preservation, Restoration, and Community Spirit from Coal Mining Country," an evening of unforgettable storytelling that will explore the legacy of the Tecumseh Theater as a historic cultural center, and a microcosm of not only the Southeast Ohio region, but our nation as a whole. From economic turbulence, to tragedy and loss, to re-growth and restoration, Shawnee’s story is one that feels close to home whether you live in a small heartland village or a sprawling coastal city. RSVP today. Registration is free! #virtualprogram #zoomevents #historicpreservation #appalachia #southeastohio #storytelling #history #industry #culture #arts #theater #community #neighborhoods #growth #NPC #neighborhoodpreservation #spaces #places #placemaking #nonprofits #communityspaces #preservation #littlecitiesofblackdiamonds #shawnee #ohio https://lnkd.in/eSKxe2e6 (Photo courtesy of Tecumseh Theater)

New from the blog! Did you know... ...NYC's Open Streets program started as a COVID-19 measure, but has since become permanent legislation? ...the New York City Department of Transportation manages roughly 6,000 miles of streets, which essentially makes them the city’s biggest landlord? ...applications open for new Open Streets next month? Read the full blog post to learn more about Open Streets, and don't miss tonight's virtual program "Stopping Traffic: What Open Streets Mean for Neighborhoods" at 7:30pm ET! https://lnkd.in/gAQ6WeQ9 #virtualprogram #openstreets #nyc #urbanplanning #education #DOT #TheHort #openplans #community #neighborhoods #growth #NPC #neighborhoodpreservation #outdoordining #spaces #places #placemaking #nonprofits #communityspaces #preservation #zoom #education

One day left to register for a wonderful, timely discussion about the continuing experiment of NYC's Open Streets program, and what it means for preserving neighborhoods. Sign up at the link below, or click the link in our bio. 🚲 🌳 ☀️ https://lnkd.in/eRt74j4k #virtualprogram #openstreets #nyc #urbanplanning #education #DOT #TheHort #openplans #community #neighborhoods #growth #NPC #neighborhoodpreservation #outdoordining #spaces #places #placemaking #nonprofits #communityspaces #preservation #zoom #education