Help share your favorite Ohio building's story

The big picture: Organizers want to go beyond well-known landmarks and surface stories from every corner of the state, including places that haven't been widely documented.

• That could be a building you pass every day, an empty church in your neighborhood, an old factory or a place you remember visiting as a kid.
• "Every building represents a story," said Matt Wiederhold, executive director of Heritage Ohio. "Some represent successful reinvestment. Others are waiting for their next chapter."

How it works: Go to Heritage Ohio's website and fill out a short form with the building's address, why it matters and a few photos.

• No research required, Wiederhold said, just your perspective. However, adding a little bit about the building's history helps.
• The form closes Sept. 18.
• "We don't need a complete history of the building," Wiederhold said. "It's not meant to be scholarly."

What's next: Heritage Ohio team will recognize the selected nominations on its social channels and its newsletter.

• The group plans to connect buildings with developers and flag sites that could qualify for the National Register of Historic Places.
• The buildings will also receive recognition at the organization's annual state conference in Cincinnati, Sept. 29-Oct. 1.