MOUNT VERNON — There are two locations in Knox County participating in this year’s Ohio Open Doors event.
The showcase, running from Sept. 9 through 18, is an exciting, free, statewide event where building and landmark owners and operators open their doors to the public for special tours and programs.
Locally, open house tours will take place at the Quarry Chapel on Sept. 11 and the newly renovated Lustron House at 6 W. Lamartine on Sept. 18 from 1 to 5 p.m.
“We are proud to share this unique home with the public during the open house,” says Phyllis Williams, secretary of KCLF. “So much time and money has gone into bringing this home back that has a place in postwar architectural history. It shows the potential in abandoned residential property.”
Ohio Open Doors is sponsored by the Ohio History Connection and partner organizations: the Ohio Arts Council, TourismOhio, the Ohio Travel Association and Heritage Ohio.
An interactive map of all statewide locations can be found at ohiohistory.org/preserving-ohio/state-historic-preservation-office/ohio-open-doors.
“Ohio Open Doors shares stories of important landmarks and interesting sites right in our backyards, highlighting the history and unique nature of some of Ohio’s most treasured places,” says Amanda Schraner Terrell, Director of the Ohio History Connection’s State Historic Preservation Office.
The Ohio History Connection created Ohio Open Doors in 2016 to promote and inspire pride in Ohio’s heritage and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act.
More information about the two Knox County sites can be found at the websites for the Quarry Chapel and the Knox County Landmarks Foundation which has restored the Lustron House over the last three years.
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