Stuck Between Decades: Over the Rhine in This Place Matters competition

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Over the Rhine in This Place Matters competition

I haven't been on here in a while. But I thought I'd post this informative blog. Mostly because I love Over the Rhine, but also because I'm competitive and I hate losing. Especially when I know it's entirely possible to win.

I'm posting a form letter to email to local businesses in Cincinnati. If the people of Cincinnati could just band together for ONE voting contest, we could win this. I'm also going to post contact information for places and media I've already contacted through email and Twitter. Feel free to use my letter, change it up, or write your own. You can call, email, Tweet, whatever is most comfortable for you! Letter below.

One of Cincinnati’s urban neighborhoods is currently in an online voting competition on preservationnation.org called "This Place Matters".

Over the Rhine is up against 99 other historical sites, buildings, foundations, and cities. OTR has the largest collection of Italianate architecture in the United States, and is a vital force in revitalizing, and promoting, the city of Cincinnati. The first place prize is $25000 dollars. Voting will end on June 30th at 11:59pm EST. Only an email address is needed to vote.

I am not in any way associated with the Over the Rhine Foundation. I am simply a resident of one of Cincinnati’s suburbs who loves the neighborhood, and believes that the revitalization taking place there deserves recognition. It is one of the largest still intact urban historic districts in the United States, and has a fascinating history and German heritage.

How you can help OTR: Tweet the link below, report it on your local media outlet, post it on your website or Facebook page, send out an email list with information, tell customers, and anything else you can think of! OTR is currently in third. A first place win will not only benefit OTR, but Cincinnati as a whole. It will let the nation know that we DO care about our city, and our neighborhoods.

If you've already mentioned this in any way, thank you!

Voting page for OTR: http://www.preservationnation.org/take-action/this-place-matters/community-challenge/places/over-the-rhine.html

Thank you,
(name here)

Contact information

If you want any other organizations or businesses added please leave a comment. I do not live in Cincinnati (rural suburb girl right here) so I'm probably not aware of some of the smaller businesses that might be willing to help.

Businesses and media supporting OTR