New Life for The Old Powder Factory

Also, We'll Learn How Drones Are Being Used In the Professional Photography Space

Witness the extraordinary transformation of this historic manufacturing site into a contemporary mixed-use complex.

Architect Ken Schon will discuss the renovation of the Peters Cartridge Factory — an ammunitions factory situated along the Little Miami River and Bike Trail — into 135 loft apartments and 15,000 square feet of commercial space.  Completed in 2022, the project received the Award of Merit from the Ohio Historic Preservation Office. 

In this talk Mr. Schon will walk through a brief history of the Peters Cartridge Factory using vintage photos. He’ll also walk through the development process, detailing the

physical and environmental conditions that existed on the site, the vision for the site, and why his firm came to commit to the project.  He’ll illustrate this part of the discussion with photos taken before and after the project’s completion. (7:30-8:30 PM)

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Camera-equipped drones can capture stunning views from a variety of angles and heights. This feature makes them extremely valuable commercial applications.  For example, they can help showcase a property or event location in a way that simply can’t be done with traditional photography.  They’re also extremely useful for documenting the progression of a construction project, for building a project portfolio, and for social media.  Carl Ray of Cincinnati Drone Photos will share his insights about this innovative technology. (7:05-7:25 PM)

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Speaker Bios

Ken Schon co-founded Bloomfield Schon & Partners 21 years ago. As partner he has led the architecture and real estate development teams to create over $150,000,000 in projects, finding creative solutions to complex problems.  His favorite work for the past 14 years has been as Assistant Coach for the St. Xavier Golf Team, where he demonstrates not only his passion for the game, but also his patience and compassion for the players he mentors. 

Mr. Schon is a Licensed Architect in the State of Ohio.  He received his BS in Architecture from Ohio State University, and his Master of Architecture from Miami University.

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Carl Ray started Cincinnati Drone Photos in 2016.  He is an FAA-Certified Remote Pilot for Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), and he has completed photography projects in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan.  He has worked in a spectrum of industries, including Hollywood films, the music industry, television commercials, real estate, commercial development, law, building inspection, weddings, and more.

Carl believes that sUAS’s provide a new pioneer spirit that is fascinating and historically unprecedented, leaving viewers in awe, wonder, and mystery of the perspective each view provides.

Carl and his wife Paula live on a farm in Indiana.  They have four children and five grandchildren.  Carl enjoys fishing, hiking, and being outdoors. He has been flying remote aircraft since 2006, and he has been a photography enthusiast for decades.