The Preservation Roundtable will be an informal gathering of historic preservation professionals and advocates. The purpose of the Roundtable is to encourage a broad and dynamic discussion of topics important to historic preservation. Besides networking with other preservation minded individuals, the Roundtable will provide an opportunity to learn more about preservation organizations and historic preservation activities in our community.

The Preservation Roundtable will be held on Thursday, January 14 at the Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1004 North "A" Street, Richmond, IN. For more information or to reserve a seat contact Beth Fields, bfields@richmondindiana.gov or 765.983.7396.  continue reading »

You are cordially invited to see and respond to a possible use for the Historic Richmond Gas Works Building.

The Gas Works Project: Thesis Presentation by Gregory Dowell
Student of Architecture
Ball State University

Thursday, April 16th, 6pm to 7pm in the Conference Room at the Leland Residence, 900 South 'A' Street, Richmond, Indiana.

The Public is Invited. This Event is Free of Charge. Light refreshments will be Provided. Community Comments will be Welcomed

Presentation Sponsored by Richmond Art Works and The Leland Residence. Questions please contact jim@richmondartworks.com.

Jim Hair writes: "You are invited to help change the face of Richmond, literally. With the permission of Empire Title Company, we are about to paint a 50 foot tall Hoagy Carmichael portrait on the back of the “Readmore” building at Ninth and East Main Street.

Last week the building was power washed, next week 65 gallons (700 pounds) of grey primer will start to cover the building. The week after that, another 65 gallons of black paint will be applied, and then the artist, Pam Bliss, will start to create Hoagy’s portrait. Pam created many of the murals in Richmond, including the jazz mural on the 4th Floor Blues Club building in the Depot District.  continue reading »

The Palladium-Item is reporting that the Richmond-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce has rewarded various local organizations for their contributions to and improvements in the community.

The Starr-Gennett Foundation and the City of Richmond shared the Community Spirit Award. Johnson Hall at Ivy Tech Community College and Richmond Furniture Gallery both received Exemplary Awards.

According to the article, U.S. Rep. Mike Pence attended the luncheon to congratulate the award winners.

Richmond Urban Enterprise Zone will provide a grant up to $500 of the cost of a new sign, awning, lighting or paint for commercial properties located in the Historic Depot District and Uptown Richmond. Grants will only be awarded to projects for improving the front facade of buildings. Grants will be awarded to projects that are approved in writing by the UEA prior to installation. For more information, contact the Richmond Urban Enterprise Zone at 814 East Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374 or e-mail roldham@uptownrichmond.com.