National Register of Historic Places

As the city of Dickinson's Historic Preservationist, it is part of my job to promote the preservation of historic buildings and the preservation of such assessts. Currently, only three properties in Dickinson are on the National Register: the post office, the Stark County courthouse, and the campus of Dickinson State University. We expect this to change soon, however, with the addition of the Dickinson Public Library. The library staff and volunteers have been hard at work writing a nomination form for the building, which dates to 1908. The library has recently undergone an extensive construction project, including a new addition and the restoration of the original building. If you have yet to visit the library to see the changes, it is well worth the trip. A metal ceiling was discovered during the construction and restoration process, which has been restored and made a focal point of the main entry. It is a marvelous asset for our community, and a nomination to the National Register will be well deserved.