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HISTORICAL MARKERS & HISTORICAL RECOGNITION Ohio Historical Markers The Landmarks Commission supported the Olmsted Historical Society's successful application for an Ohio Historical Marker for the Frostville Museum. This marker will be installed and dedicated in 2011. Additionally, Landmarks Commission members attended and offered comments at the dedication ceremony for the Olmsted Unitarian Universalist Church marker. The church celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2010. Historic Recognition Propram The Landmarks Commission approved one application for the Historic Recognition Program. The Knight-Biddulph house on Porter Road was awarded a historic recognition plaque. This house dates back to about 1860 and is the only all sandstone house in the City of North Olmsted. Designation of Landmarks The Landmarks Commission nominated two properties for consideration for landmark status in the City of North Olmsted. The Knight-Biddulph house at 4302 Porter Road is more than 150 years old and is a very unique structure from that era. The Biddulph house at 25896 Butternut Ridge Road was constructed in the 1870's and its original owners played a significant role in the City's history. The house is currently vacant and the property is far sale. Both houses were approved by the Commission for study and committees were appointed to conduct research and develop reports on the historical significance of the properties. ZOlO PROJECTS 2010 Speaker Series m.s8savwan??a ? The Landmarks Commission speaker series continued in 2010 with the presentation of New Frontiers: Conscience, Conflict and Progress by Dale Thomas, a local historian and author. The event was held in partnership with the Olmsted Unitarian Universalist Church. The event included a photo illustrated presentation of local history up through the Civil War era along with historic artifacts borrowed from the Frostville Museum collection.