Preservation in the News - October 23, 2009
Posted October 23, 2009
Laura Bush, Others Honored with Historic Preservation Awards
Lamb, Lauren 10/23/09
Outlet: Digital City
From October 22 - "All across the country, communities are refusing to let their much-loved landmarks be lost and, by saving them, are helping to tell America's story," said Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a no...
Winchester recognized for 'downtown living'
Patrick, Randy 10/23/09
Outlet: Winchester Sun, The
From October 22 - Lauren Adkins, assistant director of the National Main Street Center, who presented the awards, said "living on Main Street 24/7 infuses energy into the (downtown) district and captures young professionals who are interested in gree...
Birmingham's Rickwood Field preservation lauded as model
10/23/09
Outlet: Birmingham News
Preservation Magazine, published by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, says Birmingham's Rickwood Field is the model. The cover story in the November-December issue focuses on efforts to revitalize Hinchcliffe Stadium in Paterson, N.J., on...
Making a splash; Lowell's Boat Shop revives Mighty Merrimack Rowing Race
10/23/09
Outlet: Daily News of Newburyport, The
The rowing race marks the successful completion of water-tight renovations at the boat shop funded by an $86,000 Partners in Preservation grant, sponsored by American Express Partners in Preservation, a partnership of the National Trust for Historic...
Unos cuantos ladrillos con mucho valor
10/23/09
Outlet: Arizona Daily Star
Money for the temporary roof -- $4,000 -- came from a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Es tan solo un viejo edificio de ladrillos, con ventanas cubiertas con tablones y letras mas bien despintadas en la pared. Ah, pero lo q...
Preserve America/Main Street Reassessment successful
Plumb, Neely 10/23/09
Outlet: Palestine Herald-Press
From October 22 - The National Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conference was held from Oct. 13-17 in Nashville, Tenn. The sessions were very informative, particularly those presented by the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions....
Opelika Main Street Bestowed Distinguished Service Award
10/23/09
Outlet: WANI-AM
From October 22 - Main Street is a community-driven program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation that is used to revitalize downtown and neighborhood business districts throughout the United States. The Alabama Historical Commission...
Main Street Scranton initiative looks to boost economic development
Haggerty, James 10/22/09
Outlet: Citizens' Voice, The
Nationwide, more than 1,600 communities use the Main Street program and it has generated more than $15 billion in investment since 1980, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. A new effort toward historic preservation and e...
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