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the owners visit the cou.nty archives to look at tax appraisal cards of the 50's and 60's, as most of them have photos of the homes attached. The homeowners could research their address as well as past owners of the home. Ms. Grobelny submitted her application and Mr. Neville said a member of the commission would be in contact with them. Mr. Limpert asked if the city recognized century homes. Mr. Schumann said in the historic recognition program homes are recognized which are 75 years or older. The term century home is a term realtors started and is now a common term but isn't related to any historic recognition program. Mr. Neville said he would touch bases with Ms. Herman as her home was built for the son of the first settler in North Olmsted. Ms. Wenger said it inight malce sense to have tips on the commission's webpage for homeowners who would like to research the history of their home. Mr. Dubelko said he would submit a list he created for the Cleveland Historical which included links. Mr. Schumann moved, seconded by Mr. Morse, to provide recommendations and linlcs on researching ones home on the commission's webpage, whieh passed 7-0. COMMiJNICATIONS Lnndmark Recognition Seltzer and Knight-Biddulph landmarlc plaque ceremonies Ms. Wenger said plans remain unresolved for both landmark plaque ceremonies, whether to include them in the historic tour or plan them as standalone events. Mr. Neville said the Knight Biddulph home was not on the tour and the inclusion of the Seltzer ceremony should be up to the owners. Mr. Morse said he was neutral on the topic as having the ceremony with the tour may draw more people to the tour, but there is also the argument that it should be an independent event for the home being recognized. Mr. Neville felt the tour should be separate which may be useful in advertising the historical tour. Ms. Wenger said the commission should form a subcommittee to work out all the details and the office would support the committee once the dates are set. Mr. Schumann reviewed the ceremony which was held for the Biddulph home and felt it would be a good lead into the tour and aslced the date of the tour. Mr. Neville said the tour is scheduled for October 11, 2015, so the ceremonies should be prior to the tour but not so far apart that the connection is lost, perhaps around Labor Day Weelcend. Mr. Morse asked if it would be possible to have the old city bus at their home and perhaps have a mock mayor's court. Mr. Limpert, Mr. Neville and Mr. Morse will be on the committee and Mr. Limpert will arrange the meeting. Mr. Neville asked that once a meeting is set that the home owners and Mr. Richner be invited to the meeting, and Mr. Schumann asked to be included as well. 2015 Bicentennial Updates Ms. Wenger said website updates continue including new Inspire stories. There was discussion of creating a timeline in Educate using facts froin This Day in History. 2