In the early 2000s, Sheridan’s historic Sheridan Inn was in danger of collapse. Large cracks in the ballroom wall threatened the building, and what was initially expected to be a two-year restoration effort quickly became a race against time.
In this Voices of Our History interview, Humstone Award recipient Edre Maier shares her experience spearheading the restoration of one of Sheridan’s most recognizable landmarks. She reflects on the challenges of saving the building, rallying public support for preservation rather than replacement, and the importance of protecting historic places for future generations.
Hear Edre’s firsthand account of the effort to save the Sheridan Inn and her philosophy on historic preservation.
Did You Know?
Sheridan Community Land Trust holds a historic preservation easement on the Sheridan Inn, helping protect this beloved landmark for generations to come. Thanks to the dedication of Edre Maier and many others who worked to save and restore the Inn, an important piece of Sheridan’s history lives on. SCLT’s preservation easement helps ensure their hard work and investment will be protected for decades to come.
