The Sandusky Mainstreet Association is shining a spotlight on buildings that preserve local history.

Mainstreet presented the first plaques of its Historic Building Plaque Program on Tuesday morning, recognizing the G.A. Boeckling Building and the Sandusky State Theatre. The new red panels will be placed on the exterior of the structures.

John Lippus, director of SanduskyMainstreet, said the goal is to recognize and show appreciation to property owners who have made the investment to preserve historic buildings throughout the city.

Register photo/JASON WERLING Cedar Point General Manager John Hildebrandt, Cedar Fair CEO Dick Kinzel were presented with a plaque by Sandusky Mainstreet Vice President Joe Hayberger, Susan Schultz and John Lippus. On Tuesday morning,Mainstreet presented its first plaques as part of its Historic Building Plaque Program, recognizing the G.A. Boeckling Building and the Sandusky State Theatre. The new red panels will be placed on the outside of the structures.