Civic and Cultural
We believe that it is vital to provide targeted services and amenities to patrons through programs offered and the environment in which they are offered. The opportunities to sustain interest in our patrons are endless. Establishing a lifelong desire to learn new things and continuing that desire will keep patrons returning time and time again.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Magee Marsh Visitor Center
The Division of Wildlife through The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is responsible for the management of Magee Marsh Wildlife Area located just north of Oak Harbor, Ohio. The Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, purchased by the Ohio Division of Wildlife in August 1951, lies in some of Ohio’s finest remaining wetlands. The marsh complex has historically been inhabited by large numbers of waterfowl, waterbirds, shorebirds, and songbirds. The primary responsibility at Magee Marsh is the development and maintenance of high-quality wetland habitat for a diverse array of wetland wildlife species.
Birchard Public Library Addition and Renovations
Birchard Public Library consists of a full renovation to the existing building as well as a 9,000 sf addition. The original Birchard Public Library was constructed in 1878 on the former site of Fort Stephenson, a former fort and battleground from the War of 1812. By the 1980’s, the collection size had significantly outgrown the building size, and the library was significantly expanded with 2 additional wings. In 2018, collection size had once again outgrown the capacity of the building and modern needs and programs of the library had evolved. Additionally, there was a shortage of parking and no real entrance sequence as the existing entrance was hidden in a corner of the building above a ramp to the garage. With coordination from the City of Fremont, the library was able to secure land adjacent to the building to once again add on to the building and increase parking size.
Toledo Lucas County Public Library, Mott Branch Library
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library Mott Branch serves over 13,000 citizens in the Onyx and Roosevelt neighborhoods that sit to the West of Downtown Toledo. The branch replaced the old Mott Branch library, which was approximately 10,000 square feet. The namesake of the branch comes from Ana Mott, who was a daughter of abolitionists in the Underground Railroad.
The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, Museum of Natural History Redevelopment
Completed in 1936, the Museum of Science was a Works Progress Administration building. Holding various uses between 1936 and 2017, the building slowly drifted into the backdrop of the buildings within the Toledo Zoo complex. The majority of visitors to the zoo wouldn’t step foot in the building during their trek throughout the park, unless it was the holidays (when large festive installations filled the halls of the museum), or for private events. Being one of the oldest and largest buildings on the campus, it was time for some much-needed updating to bring it back to its glory of an educational staple of scientific history within the community.
Sauder Village 1920s Main Street
The 1920 Main Street project is the crowning jewel and last phase of the Master Plan to complete a historic timeline experience at Sauder Village.
Luckey Branch Library
After over thirty years of utilizing a building in downtown Luckey, the Pemberville Public Library System purchased the Troy-Webster American Legion property for the new home of the Luckey Branch Library.
Toledo Metroparks, Secor Metropark National Center for Nature Photography
Through a renovation process, the Metroparks Toledo Area was able to successfully extend the life of the National Center for Nature Photography, originally constructed in 1958 to meet the needs of the current park patrons.