Preservation in the News - October 22, 2009

L.A. City Council to consider historic landmark status for Century Plaza Hotel today
Grad, Shelby 10/22/09
Outlet: Los Angeles Times

From October 21 - To bolster its campaign, it has enlisted the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which put the 726-room Hyatt Regency Century Plaza hotel on its annual list of America's 11 most endangered historic places. The Los Angel...

A brand new look for Uphams Corner
Irons, Meghan E. 10/22/09
Outlet: Boston Globe

The Alliance has teamed with Historic Boston Inc., the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Uphams Corner Main Streets and is working with businesses, residents, and community-based groups to better target and preserve historic buildings and...

National Trust For Historic Prservation completes restoration of Rosenwald Schools
10/22/09
Outlet: Stokes News, The

"America's story isn't told only at famous landmarks like Independence Hall and the Alamo," said Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. "The Rosenwald schools represent an important chapter of that story, too, and we...

Gates of Ballston Rehab Wins National Accolades
10/22/09
Outlet: Sun Gazette

"Approaching age 70, the Gates of Ballston is once again what its builders intended - an inviting urban oasis, a place that welcomes people home," said Richard Moe, the National Trust's president. The National Trust for Historic Preservation h...

Conversion to Macy's hotel earns award
Leeson, Fred 10/22/09
Outlet: OregonLive.com

From October 21 - A $166 million renovation that converted the former Meier & Frank department store into the Nines hotel and a Macy's has earned a preservation award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation at its annual convention in Nashv...

Viewpoint AH proposal is not eco-friendly
Hertz, John 10/22/09
Outlet: San Antonio Express-News

From October 21 - National Trust for Historic Preservation studies show reusing buildings reduces landfill waste from demolition and construction, reduces the unnecessary demand for new energy and other natural resources required by new building cons...

ForrestPerkins Takes Home Two National Preservation Honor Awards
10/22/09
Outlet: Hospitality Design

From October 21 - The National Trust for Historic Preservation has designated two ForrestPerkins-designed hotels with National Preservation Honor Awards: The Westin Book Cadillac in Detroit and the Nines, situated atop the restored Meier & Frank Buil...

Historic building open for tours Saturday
McKeon, Erin 10/22/09
Outlet: Facts, The

It's been about 60 years since the building was last used for education, but a community effort and help from many generous donors, including the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Lowe's home improvement store, have culminated in its openi...

National Trust for Historic Preservation Conference
10/22/09
Outlet: Gator Preservationist Blog

Before the lunch ended, Richard Moe, the president of the National Trust and everyone's favorite preservationist, made a surprise appearance. I was lucky enough to represent the University of Florida at the National Trust for Historic Preserva...

The New Green: Dinner with Richard Moe, November 11
10/22/09
Outlet: Preservation Alliance of Minnesota Blog

Richard Moe's innovative leadership as President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation has elevated the recognition and relevance of historic preservation nationwide. Moe, a native Minnesotan who served as Chief of Staff to Vice President W...

New Study Reveals Popularity of U.S. Cultural and Heritage Travel
10/20/09
Outlet: WTVF-TV

From October 21 - Heritage Travel, Inc., a subsidiary of The National Trust for Historic Preservation, and its website www.gozaic.com was lead sponsor of the study. A recent research study reveals that 78% of all U.S. leisure travelers partici...

West Baden Springs Hotel Ranked Top 15th Resort in US by Conde Nast Traveler Readers
10/20/09
Outlet: International Business Times

From October 21 - ...Cook Group saved two turn-of-the-century grand hotels and brought resort life back to Indiana. No small feat, their work has been recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Conde Nast Traveler readers have cho...