Preservation in the News - October 16, 2009
Posted October 16, 2009
Latschar recognized for preservation efforts
10/16/09
Outlet: The Evening Sun
"John Latschar's contributions to historic preservation cannot be overstated. His work has preserved and rehabilitated Gettysburg's sacred ground and transformed the experience of visiting the battlefield for millions of annual visitors," said Richar...
Preservationists honor Scully
10/16/09
Outlet: Yale Daily News
Scully received the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Louise DuPont Crowninshield Award, the most prestigious of the organization's annual prizes. The prize recognizes lifetime achievement in the field of historic preservation and was - in S...
Louisiana preservationists honored by National Trust for Historic Preservation
10/16/09
Outlet: Times-Picayune - Online
From Oct. 15 - Richard Moe, president of the National Trust, called Sandra Stokes 'an inspiring leader in the ongoing effort to protect Louisiana's cultural and architectural heritage.' The efforts of Louisiana preservationists will be honored i...
Historic buildings can be energy-efficient
Jennifer Brooks 10/16/09
Outlet: The Tennessean - Online
"A lot of really destructive things were done to buildings in the name of energy efficiency," said Emily Wadhams, vice president for public policy for the National Trust. We like to say that the greenest building is the one that's already been built....
Preservation conference's free events
10/16/09
Outlet: The Tennessean - Online
The 2009 National Preservation Conference continues through the weekend with a variety of events free and open to the public. The conference, held by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a private nonprofit organization focused on saving his...
Orange supervisors defend approval of a Wal-Mart near battlefield site
10/16/09
Outlet: Richmond Times-Dispatch - Online
Preservationists have opposed Wal-Mart's plans to build less than one-half mile from the Locust Grove battlefield where 30,000 Union and Confederate soldiers were injured or killed 145 years ago. It was filed by the National Trust for Historic Preser...
National Historic Preservation Trust's "2009 11 Most Endangered List" includes Galveston's Cast-Iron
10/16/09
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...
Renovation gives new life to Dell Rapids landmark
10/15/09
Outlet: Argus Leader - Online
Rasmusson worked with Johnson and his staff to secure a $246,000 grant through a program known as Save America's Treasures. That program also has helped restore the Homestake Opera House in Lead, an old gym/armory building in Vermillion and the D.C....
Conference hosted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation
10/15/09
Outlet: Fox 17 Late Edition - WZTV-TV
Bush says, "And that's what we want to make sure, that American children know the history of our country and that it is relevant to them." Mrs. Bush's visit is part of a week-long conference hosted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. She...
National Historic Preservation Trust's "2009 11 Most Endangered List" includes Miami Marine Stadium
10/15/09
Outlet: Nashville Past and Present
Miami Marine Stadium has taken an important step toward potential restoration. World Monuments Fund and the National Trust for Historic Preservation have joined with local supporters in Miami - The Villagers, the Friends of Miami Marine Stadium, the...
National Trust for Historic Preservation presents awards to Multifamily Developments
10/15/09
Outlet: Multi-Housing News
The National Trust for Historic Preservation presented 23 awards during its 2009 National Preservation Conference in Nashville, Tenn. Of these awards, two were multifamily-oriented. The National Preservation Awards are bestowed on individuals, nonpro...
National Trust for Historic Preservation announces recipients of 2009 National Preservation Awards
10/14/09
Outlet: Cumminghome.com
Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced the 23 recipients of the 2009 National Preservation Awards at the National Preservation Conference in Nashville, Tenn. Each year, the National Trust celebrates the best of preservation by...
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