Understand the urgent role we all play to ensure the opportunity for a community center is not squandered.
Our community survey officially closed at midnight on December 2. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to participate! If you missed the chance to complete the survey, we’d still love to hear from you—feel free to share your ideas with us through our contact page.
Cultural Center of Henry County is pleased to be working with Sandvick Architects.
Sandvick Architects is respected as a leader in historic preservation architecture, with an emphasis on adaptive use and innovative code compliance strategies. The firm is distinctly recognized for its works in urban revitalization, including consistent success utilizing the historic tax credit process, and familiarity with the State Historic Preservation Offices in Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut, in addition to the National Park Service.
Letter to the Editor - Truus Leader - 7.18.24 - Northwest Signal
Letter to the Editor - Mary Cramer - 4.18.24 - Northwest Signal
Letter to the Editor - Gary Westhoven -3.9.24 - The Crescent News
As of now, our only "real" indoor theater, the historic John L Johnson Auditorium, is in jeopardy of being demolished with no plan to rebuild. We believe the residents of Napoleon and surrounding communities deserve a vibrant place to live that includes a multi-purpose venue to gather year 'round and enjoy performances, events, athletics and educational opportunities. Read about The Plan.
Experts were engaged to determine the cost to renovate the former school and the opportunities repurposing presented. While the building is architecturally unique and is in marvelous condition, the restoration is supported by our organization because the numbers make sense. And we want what's best for everyone in our community. Understand The Finances.
Rural communities benefit from restoration in big ways. Similar multi-purpose venues have opened in communities like Napoleon, boosting current businesses, attracting new ones, enriching the lives of residents and providing a reason for the next generation to stay. There are also staggering consequences of doing nothing. Know The Impact.
We are seeking support from individuals and businesses that understand
quality of life and economic prosperity are intertwined, not just for this generation but for those to come. Please consider making a donation today. Explore Ways to Support
The City of Napoleon’s opposition to the Cultural Center of Henry County (CCHC) community center stems from its desire to obtain the 9.235 acres of CCHC property at virtually no cost and demolish the former school. To be clear, the City does not own nor control the property.
CCHC is opposed to the demolition because it is not in the best interest of residents. CCHC believes repurposing the former school into a multi-purpose venue will provide significant, immediate, community-wide benefits for current and future generations.
CCHC's events and programming is made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.
Cultural Center of Henry County
Napoleon, Ohio