Kevin Rose is an architectural historian for The Turner Foundation in Springfield, Ohio, specializing in the history of the local built environment and the interpretation of architecture to the public. Through his work at the Foundation, he gives lectures and tours on history and architecture topics throughout the Midwest. He has researched and developed over forty walking and bicycle tours, with topics ranging from early-Victorian neighborhoods to modern architectural landmarks of the 1970s. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Wittenberg University and a Master of Arts in Interpretive Studies at the University of Leicester in England. He is a founder of the Westcott Center for Architecture + Design, Friends of the Hartman Rock Garden, and Lillian Gish Film Festival. In addition, Kevin serves on the state board of Heritage Ohio and the national board of the Victorian Society in American. Kevin is currently working on an architectural field guide for Springfield, Ohio, due to be published in 2016. In his free time, Kevin and his wife Marta enjoy restoring their 1881 Stick-Eastlake style house in the South Fountain Historic District.

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