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The History of Shaker Square: Innovative Planning and Community-Centered Design

Join the Shaker Historical Society and Shaker Library for an America 250 presentation by Virginia Dawson exploring Ohio Works: Innovation, Business, and Work in Ohio. Discover how Shaker Square emerged as an innovative business district that combined visionary urban planning, modern retail concepts, and community-centered design. Learn how this landmark development reflected Ohio’s spirit of enterprise and continues to serve as a model of thoughtful commercial innovation nearly a century later.

Register here: https://givebutter.com/ShakerSquareHistory

Presented as part of the America 250-Ohio celebration of Ohio’s Firsts and Originals.

Date:
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time:
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Boulevard Room, Fernway Room
Campus:
Shaker Main Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adult  

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