About
We care about more than the age of your building. Historic buildings have a huge impact on community development and the natural environment. The fact that they are also beautiful is just a perk! Ask us about how your project can help make an impact.
Our blend of forensic consulting, contracting and historic preservation experience makes us unique, and affords us understanding to bridge the gap between modern expectations and historic building construction. In our consults, our recommendations are not only materially appropriate, but also practical for our clients. As contractors we provide services with an understanding of historic building methods, the life cycle and practicality of historic materials, and the most affordable and appropriate ways to approach our projects. We also aim to educate building owners on the importance of appropriate maintenance to assure the longevity of their properties.
Blind Eye aims to reach clients who have the same passion for the maintenance of their historic buildings that we do, as our core values guide all our historic restoration work:
- To value the durability and longevity of historic materials and methods over the designed obsolesce and disposable mentality of modern construction.
- To respect the intentions and skill of the original craftspeople and builders as we respect the labor of our own employees and craftspeople.
- To maintain as much original material and integrity as possible with every treatment to do our part diverting construction debris from landfills.
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Lindsay Jones, Owner
With over 20 years of experience in hands-on historic preservation, Lindsay Jones is a nationally recognized leader in conservation practices. She believes that anyone with an interest in hands-on conservation has the potential to be a preservationist—a philosophy that has shaped and grown her company, Blind Eye Restoration.
As a recognized professional by the Association for Preservation Technology International, Lindsay has worked across the country, helping individuals and organizations achieve their preservation goals. Her expertise spans building assessments, sculpture restoration, and large-scale conservation projects. Notable projects include the Hartman Rock Garden (Springfield, OH), The Salmagundi Club (New York, NY), Stanford University’s Cantor Art Museum (Palo Alto, CA), Arts in Stark Public Art Collection (Canton, OH), and Asbury Church (Savannah, GA).
Beyond her restoration work, Lindsay is dedicated to education and advocacy. She leads hands-on conservation workshops for the public and teaches the Preservation Studio Arts class at Ft. Hayes Technical High School in partnership with Columbus Landmarks.
Her work has been featured in the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preservation Magazine, the Dumbarton House’s Women in Preservation exhibition, and the True Tales from Old Houses podcast. In 2024, the Ohio History Connection recognized two of Blind Eye Restoration’s projects with State Historic Preservation Awards for Excellence.
