The Gothic Building, a Chicago-style, four-story building constructed in 1903, will celebrate its restoration with a prestigious dedication ceremony with special guests, tours, refreshments and live music.
"This is an exciting time for the City of Akron," said Tony Troppe, Akron Historic District redeveloper. "This building is one of the finest historic structures in the downtown area and symbolic of the city's rich history; its rebirth is emblematic of the limitless possibilities for the influx of knowledge workers finding their way back to this 'City of the Future' ".
The ceremony, hosted by the law firm of GMPVL (Gorman, Malarsik, Pierce, Vueillimen, Locassio) and Tony Troppe, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 56 E. Mill St. on the ground floor. An evening event will feature the photographic of artwork of Duane Carothers and paintings of Chris Klassen.
The event will kickoff with a building dedication press conference with Akron Mayor Donald L. Plusquellic from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by an open house with refreshments, personal tours and a live performance by Akron singer/songwriter Rachel Roberts at 4 p.m.
Attendees have the opportunity to tour the city's "legal loop", with direct skywalk connections to the municipal state courthouses, as well as visit the new top-floor offices of GMPVL. There will also be a special art showing by Duane Carothers, a local photographer and feature the paintings of Chris Klassen.
The event is free and open to the public.
To learn more about the ceremony and celebration, please visit www.1akron.com or call 330-697-4619.
About the Gothic Building
The Gothic Building has many features of interest including an atrium, which was essentially a precursor to the green movement. The center light lets in natural light and reduces operating expenses, making it a healthy, efficient working environment. The Gothic was slated for demolition, but Troppe's renovations have saved it. Today it accommodates a variety of professionals who want to work in central proximity to Akron's legal district. The Gothic Building is located directly across from the convention center and is part of the "legal loop" via the skywalk system that connects directly to the municipal state courthouses located on High Street.
