Preservation in the News - October 13, 2009
Posted October 20, 2009 | Contact pr@nthp.org or 202-588-6141
There's Nothing 'Extreme' About Sustainability
10/13/09
Outlet: St. Paul Pioneer Press
Richard Moe, Washington, D.C. The writer is president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Last week, the Morris family of St. Paul received the keys to a brand new home courtesy of the popular television show, "Extreme Makeover: Home...
Preservationists look to Nashville's success
10/13/09
Outlet: Tennessean, The
When 2,000 preservationists converge on Nashville this week for the National Preservation Conference, they'll get a firsthand look at the power of historic preservation to transform a community. As recently as 20 years ago, East Nashville was in decl...
Preservation conference reaches out via Internet
10/13/09
Outlet: Tennessean, The
Nashville plays host this week to a new kind of National Preservation Conference. It's the first time the conference, held annually for 62 years by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has been held in Music City, and organizers say it's als...
Preservation conference to spotlight Franklin efforts
10/13/09
Outlet: Tennessean, The
The 2009 National Preservation Conference comes to Nashville Tuesday through Saturday and will include two field trip sessions to Franklin. The conference, held by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a private nonprofit organization focuse...
National Preservation Conference offers free public lectures
10/13/09
Outlet: Tennessean, The
I love it when an interesting convention comes to town and invites us hometown folk to enjoy its best offerings. Well, such is the case with the National Preservation Conference that's bringing in more than 2,000 out-of-towners this week to focus on...
Take advantage of history festival Nashville will be the backdrop for the 2009 National Preservation
10/13/09
Outlet: Tennessean, The
Nashville will be the backdrop for the 2009 National Preservation Conference Oct. 13 - 17. The conference, held by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a private nonprofit organization focused on saving historic places and revitalizing comm...
The National Preservation Conference Opened Today
10/13/09
Outlet: Channel 4 News at 6 PM - WSMV-TV
Thousands of people have come to Nashville to admire and protect our historic buildings. The National Preservation Conference opened today, and part of the reason they chose Nashville is because of the way the city merges new development and history...
A Link to the National Trust for Historic Preservation
10/13/09
Outlet: Channel 4 News at 5 PM - WSMV-TV
There;'s a big conference this week focusing on historic preservation and they couldn't ask for a better example in a host city than Nashville. This hotel is a perfect example, the Hermitage. It's a long time center of social and political life. I...
Lowell's Boat Shop to revive Mighty Merrimack Rowing Race
10/13/09
Outlet: Wicked Local Amesbury
It has been an exciting, revitalizing year for a local historic treasure, Amesbury's own Lowell's Boat Shop on the banks of the Merrimack River. Now, as a means of celebrating the highly successful completion of a Partners in Preservation (PIP) grant...
Humble station is place that matters most
10/13/09
Outlet: San Antonio Express-News
An empty 1930s gas station in San Antonio has won the hearts of online voters who agreed that this place matters. The old Humble Oil station at 1091 S. Laredo St. won the competition held by the National Trust for Historic Preservation with 26.3...
Illinois amusement park closed after 80 years
10/13/09
Outlet: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"It sounds crazy to cry over a park, but it's not just a park..." Vickie Perkins, who grew up nearby and brought her daughter to visit on the park's last day, told Preservation magazine in an article that appeared on the PreservationNation.org Web si...
Rusting relic faces a tight river voyage in Ohio
James Hannah 10/13/09
Outlet: Boston Globe
Replacing the hull will cost$1.18 million, a project funded by a Save America's Treasures grant from the Park Service, state funds, a pledge of $85,000 from the Rivermen group and other private donations. DAYTON, Ohio - Steam-driven paddle wheel t...
Rusting towboat, last of its kind, gets a lifeline
James Hannah 10/13/09
Outlet: Philadelphia Inquirer
Replacing the hull will cost $1.18 million, a project funded by a Save America's Treasures grant from the Park Service, state funds, a pledge of $85,000 from the Rivermen group, and other donations. DAYTON, Ohio - Steam-driven paddle-wheel towbo...
Portland to Nashville - Day 7
10/13/09
Outlet: Vintage Roadside Blog
We started the day in Arrow Rock, Missouri - a town we'd been looking forward to visiting as it was listed as one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Dozen Distinctive Destinations. We had a little trouble with internet access in...
NTHP's "2009 11 Most Endangered List" Includes Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple
Thorpe, Betsy 10/13/09
Outlet: Nashville Past and Present
This year marks the 22nd annual list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Since 1988, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has used this list as a powerful alarm to raise awareness of the serious threats facing the nation's greate...
The Re-Invasion of Mount Taylor
Largo, Kee 10/13/09
Outlet: Censored News
Mount Taylor was also listed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places in 2009. Acoma Pueblo nominated the endangered mountain to the list. And then there were none. The year was 199...
Old is the New Green: Preservation as Sustainable Design Symposium
10/13/09
Outlet: Preservation Alliance of Minnesota blog
Richard Moe. president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation will present the conference keynote speech, "Sustainability begins with Preservation." Old is the New Green: Preservation as Sustainable Design Symposium Wednesday, November...
Hopi Tribe hopes to reopen restored I-40 rest stop
Davis, Hillary 10/13/09
Outlet: Indian Country Today
Fouser's Route 66 association secured a $10,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to get the property assessed. It started with the arrows. The iconic namesakes of Twin Arrows, once reduced to battered telephone poles lean...
Saving the Public Landscape: How Do We Preserve Community Icons?
Ian P. Johnson and Kimberli Fitzgerald 10/13/09
Outlet: Northwest Hub
Led by Peter Meijer, a local architect and preservationist, advocates for saving the Coliseum gained support from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and a number of architects and preservation-minded groups and individuals from around the m...
VFPP shifts gears into conservation role
Fornell, Ben 10/13/09
Outlet: Telluride Daily Planet
"When these long term preservation projects become part of the social dynamic, itâs both desirable and natural to see a citizen group coalesce to aid the endeavor," said Richard Moe, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and a VFP...
Places to Visit in Virginia
Kumar, Suresh 10/12/09
Outlet: World Travel Destinations blog
One of the National Trust for Historic Preservation sites, the Oatlands Plantation was built in 1804. This place will give you a glimpse into the life of a nineteenth century working plantation as well as early twentieth century English style country...
History of Fort Snelling: Minnetsota's First Military Base
Chavis, Jason 10/12/09
Outlet: Suite101.com
In 2006, the National Trust for Historic Preservation added the upper portion of the facility to its list of America's Most Endangered Places. One of the most notable features of the area is the Fort Snelling National Cemetery, where many armed force...
Wallet-Friendly Vacations this Winter in Gunnison-Crested Butte, lorado
Barone, Ellen 10/12/09
Outlet: Barone, Ellen
Recognized as the "Official Wildflower Capital of Colorado" by the Colorado Legislature and one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's "Dozen Distinctive Destinations"in 2008, Crested Butte is the site of rich mining, ranching and skiing h...
Design & Architecture In L.A., Postwar Architectures Preservation a Tangled Topic
10/11/09
Outlet: ArtInfo.com
"The Sixties Turn 50," a new Los Angeles Conservancy campaign that aims to preserve modern buildings built in the SoCal city in the 1960s, needs to make its case with blunt, dramatic arguments, the Los Angeles Times' architecture critic writes no eas...
Durant begins Main Street Week celebration today
10/11/09
Outlet: Durant Daily Democrat
The accomplishment was based upon the outdoor ice skating rink as it touched on aspects of the overall program as designed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Durant was only the second recipient of the prestigious award in Oklahoma Main...
Interior Secretary yanks oil and gas leases from lands near national parks
10/11/09
Outlet: Media Newswire
The report found that public lands located in the spectacular wild canyon country near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks shouldn't be drilled and that other undeveloped wild lands should be deferred from leasing pending further review... Earthjus...
Washington-Event Report
10/11/09
Outlet: BiZBash Miami/South Florida
Decatur House offers the ideal balance of historical significance and classic Washington style. Whether entertaining in the courtyard, surrounded by lavish green gardens, the carriage house, with stunning vaulted ceilings, or its elegant historic par...
Historic rehab investing jumps 20%
Donna Kimura 10/10/09
Outlet: Affordable Housing Finance
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has received a $127 million allocation of New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC). The award will allow the organization to create several unique investment products aimed at stimulating new economic activity in l...
Making an old home energy-efficient
10/10/09
Outlet: State, The
If you're looking for help making an older home more energy-efficient, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has launched an online guide chock full of information about what to do and how to do it without ruining the character of your home, o...
Original USS Olympia still floats at Philadelphia museum
10/10/09
Outlet: Olympian, The
The Cruiser Olympia is a National Historic Landmark and part of the Save America's Treasures program. It's one of only 47 historic Navy vessels set aside for special designation in the country, said Lori Dillard Rech, president of the Independence Se...
Who's listening?
10/10/09
Outlet: Miami Herald, The
Everyone wanted to save the Marine Stadium. It appears no one is listening, even after the venerable structure became part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation this April, thanks to the tireless efforts of Friends of the Marine Stadium. Wh...
Alabama Historical Commission awards Sims a 2009 Distinguished Service Award
10/09/09
Outlet: Opelika-Auburn News
Sims formed the Shiloh Community Restoration Foundation in 2006, and received a $50,000 grant for the project from the Lowes Charitable and Education Foundation, which is a program administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The...
Augusta Theater to Get Review
Edwards, Keith 10/09/09
Outlet: Kennebec Journal
Roxanne Eflin, program manager for the Maine Downtown Center, said Friday Maine Preservation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation have agreed to contribute $500 each toward the cost of the engineering study. On Thursday, David Barnar...
Durant begins Main Street Week celebration today
10/09/09
Outlet: Durant Daily Democrat
The accomplishment was based upon the outdoor ice skating rink as it touched on aspects of the overall program as designed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Durant was only the second recipient of the prestigious award in Oklahoma Main...
'Hallowed Ground' gets federal highway grant
Star 10/09/09
Outlet: Culpeper Star-Exponent
The Journey Through Hallowed Ground, the 175-mile route from Monticello to Gettysburg, just got a big financial boost from the federal government. The history-laced road of natural beauty could earn an even bigger title next week. Federal Highw...
How can I learn about my old home's storied past?
Stewart, Martha 10/09/09
Outlet: Topeka Capital-Journal
Answer: If your home was built before 1930, you might find information online at preservationnation.org, the Web site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This site is especially helpful if your home is on the National Register of Histori...
State names Monroe Main Street City
10/09/09
Outlet: Walton Tribune
It is an accomplishment that ... our programs all meet the strict standards and requirements of the national Main Street program. We will continue to work hard to revitalize the downtown area while maintaining our small-town, historic charm. An offic...
Dear Martha: How can I learn about my old home's storied past?
10/08/09
Outlet: philly.com
A: If your home was built before 1930,you might find information online at preservationnation.org, the Web site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This site is especially helpful if your home is on the National Register of Historic Plac...
Garza wants to bring Main Street back
10/08/09
Outlet: Galesburg Register-Mail
The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Main Street program chose Galesburg as one of three pilot communities in 1977, along with Madison, Ind., and Hot Springs, S.D., after a regional competition among 70 towns. According to a release from th...
Kudos for Palestine's revitalization momentum
Plumb, Neely 10/08/09
Outlet: Palestine Herald-Press
Please remember to attend our free Historic Preservation Workshops... We are very fortunate that many of our workshops are funded in part by grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. PALESTINE A native of Palestine who has not l...
Letters to the editor
10/08/09
Outlet: Village Soup
Knox County Opinions: Rockland residents are an integral part of the Main Street program through the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The NTHP and Main Street program consider residents valuable stakeholders, as the focus is on building s...
Nashville expects 30,000 convention goers in October
10/08/09
Outlet: Houston Business Journal
On Oct. 14-17, the National Trust for Historic Preservation will have 2,000 visitors at the Renaissance and Union States hotels who've come to Nashville to learn how the city has saved and preserved its historic structures. Music City will welcome...
Organizing a Group Pilgrimage on the Camino De Santiago
HealthMark Multimedia 10/08/09
Outlet: Associated Content
With members of the group spread out across the country, the initial research and organization of the trip was made easier through informational websites on the Camino history, email and travel sites that provide reviews of accommodations...like Gozi...
Tree Planting Ceremony held at President Lincolns Cottage
10/08/09
Outlet: American Forests
WASHINGTON DC (March 20) - American Forests and The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the District of Columbia participated in a commemorative tree planting ceremony at President Lincolns Cottage, on the grounds of the Armed Forces...
The National Trust for Historic Preservation (www.PreservationNation.org) is a non-profit membership organization bringing people together to protect, enhance and enjoy the places that matter to them. By saving the places where great moments from history – and the important moments of everyday life – took place, the National Trust for Historic Preservation helps revitalize neighborhoods and communities, spark economic development and promote environmental sustainability. With headquarters in Washington, DC, eight regional and field offices, 29 historic sites, and partner organizations in 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia, the National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to a national network of people, organizations and local communities committed to saving places, connecting us to our history and collectively shaping the future of America’s stories.
