Preservation in the News - October 7, 2009
Posted October 8, 2009
Power House High rehab wins project of the year honors from Landmarks Illinois in statewide awards
Kamin, Blair 10/07/09
Outlet: Chicago Tribune
Soon afterwards, the ship was selected as one of 25 candidates to compete in the Chicagoland Partners in Preservation Grant challenge. Co-sponsored by American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the online voting process lasted...
An Often Overlooked Treasure by the Sea
McAteer, M.J. 10/07/09
Outlet: Washington Post
Will appear in print October 11 - I therefore took satisfaction from learning that the National Trust for Historic Preservation had listed my Portsmouth as one of its dozen distinctive destinations for 2008, describing it as "one of the most cultura...
NH&RA rehab awards 10 06
10/07/09
Outlet: Fox Business Network
The 2009 J. Timothy Anderson Awards for Excellence in Historic Rehabilitation are co-sponsored by the National Trust Community Investment Corporation, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The National Housing & Rehabilitat...
Visitors Can Pretend to Advise Abe
Christie Williams 10/07/09
Outlet: Roll Call
Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldier's Home offered President Abraham Lincoln only limited solace. The rolling knolls of a presidential oasis, at first blush, would appear to be the perfect vacation getaway. But for a wartime president laden with the...
Historic preservation important to our future
McLaren, Bruce 10/07/09
Outlet: San Angelo Standard-Times
Have you ever considered that "historic preservation can and should be an important component of any effort to promote sustainable development?" Perhaps not, but it is one of many statements made by the National Trust for Historic Preservation that,...
St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club a semifinalist in "This Place Matters" photo contest
10/07/09
Outlet: St. Petersburg Times
The Shuffleboard Club is one of 12 semifinalists in the National Trust for Historic Preservation's "This Place Matters" photo contest. About 2,000 photos were submitted. If Shuffleboard Club matters to you, vote online For locals, it's no secre...
A bit of Seward history needs your vote
10/07/09
Outlet: Seward Phoenix Log
A photo of Seward's Lee Poleske standing in front of the Alaska Founders Monument, his beard blowing in the breeze, is a top-12 finalist in the national "This Place Matters" photo contest. Sponsored by National Trust Insurance Services, the Web-ba...
Vintage Roadside: Portland to Nashville - Day 3
10/07/09
Outlet: Vintage Roadside Blog
With another 360 miles behind us, we hope you continue to enjoy the journey as we road trip to the 2009 National Trust for Historic Preservation National Preservation Conference, Oct. 13 - 17. Nashville or Bust! Sometimes you think you need a lot...
Places to Visit in Virginia
10/07/09
Outlet: Sri Lanka Travel Guide 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...
...pulled out a Plum!
10/07/09
Outlet: The Mad Blonde blog
After two months and hundreds of images, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Fireman's Fund Insurance are proud to announce that 12 finalists have been picked -- and now YOU can vote for the winner! As a proud (if sporadic) member of the...
Public meeting for Fort Snelling Light Rail Transit and Upper Post master plan on October 7
10/07/09
Outlet: NRP Digest
Historic Fort Snelling Upper Post - a 141-acre site with 28 badly deteriorating buildings that has been designated one of the nation's 11 most endangered historic places... The county received... a National Trust for Historic Preservation grant to de...
Yates: Six generations worth of historic protection
10/07/09
Outlet: Wicked Local Newton
I've proposed a variety of new ideas like using the principles of the Main Street Program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation to revitalize our village centers, replacing demolition of buildings with deconstruction and architectural salva...
Historic Augusta announces endangered properties for 2010
Eidson, Stacy 10/07/09
Outlet: Metro Spirit
Historic Augusta created the Endangered Properties List, much like those compiled by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, with the intent of attracting the attention of investors, politicians and other interested groups who might not otherwi...
Front door A weekly look at adding beauty and utility to your spaces
10/06/09
Outlet: Star Tribune
This interactive online guide from the National Trust for Historic Preservation will give homeowners ideas for bringing energy efficiency to older or historic homes without detracting from their historic character. The Gathering of Friends Antique...
Rep. Higgins Introduces Legislation to Preserve Historic Homes, Create Jobs
10/06/09
Outlet: Federal News Service
The bipartisan bill has been endorsed by The American Institute of Architects, Preservation Action, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers. WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Brian...
Washburn commission receives Civic Center grant
CHAD DALLY 10/06/09
Outlet: Daily Press
The commission received a $5,000 grant from The National Trust for Historic Preservation to "engage a consultant to develop an adaptive re-use study for the building," according to a news release from the commission. WASHBURN - Washburn's Histori...
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