PreservationWorks features the people who preserve these amazing buildings and their legacy. Individuals who are at the forefront of Kirkbride preservation. We present a brief biography about each preservationist, and the building they are working with.
HEROES OF PRESERVATION
PW INTERVIEWS:
Shawna Wolfe (Bolin) – Athens State Hospital – Athens, OH
What do you consider to be unique about your specific building compared to other Kirkbrides? The Athens Asylum, now called The Ridges, contains over 40 facilities. The Ridges is closely located to and is part of the University campus that is organized as greens, with the components featuring the buildings designated as The Ridges Green. ...
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Joe Williams – 10 Wilmington Place – Dayton, OH
What do you consider to be unique about your specific building compared to other Kirkbrides? Everything about our building is unique. In fact, that is our tag line “Unique Senior Living”. Here’s the website link https://www.10wilmingtonplace.com/. I’m not that familiar with many other Kirkbrides, but from what I understand, all a...
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Gene & Maxine Schmidt – Fergus Falls State Hospital – Fergus Falls, MN
What do you consider to be unique about your specific building compared to other Kirkbrides? Our Castle on the Hill is still standing!! What has been your greatest challenge in preservation? Convincing our city leaders this historic Kirkbride has value and should not be demolished. How did your community react ...
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