Unity Temple, Oak Park, IL
Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple is widely acknowledged as a masterpiece of twentieth century architecture. Years of water infiltration have compromised the structure. Learn More
The Manhattan Project's Enola Gay Hangar, Wendover Airfield, UT
The hangar that housed the Enola Gay is, along with other Manhattan Project sites, in a critical state of disrepair. Learn More
Mount Taylor, Grants, NM
Mount Taylor, with an elevation of nearly 12,000 feet, is startingly beautiful and a sacred place for as many as 30 Native American tribes. Learn More
Miami Marine Stadium, FL
The 1963 stadium is both a South Florida landmark and an icon of modern design. Learn More
Memorial Bridge, Portsmouth NH to Kittery, ME
For more than 85 years, Memorial Bridge, the first major lift bridge in the eastern US, has been a sturdy and dramatic landmark, connecting two historic coastal towns. Learn More
Lāna'i City, HI
Known as "Pineapple Isle," Lanai City has one attraction no other Hawaiian island can claim: an intact 1920's plantationtown. Learn More
Human Services Center, Yankton, S.D.
Once regarded as a model institution of its kind, this campus comprises a collection of neoclassical, Art Deco and Italianate buildings that have stood vacant for years. Learn More
Dorchester Academy, Midway, GA
Founded in 1868 as a school for freed slaves, Dorchester Academy later gained prominence as a center for voter registration drives during the civil rights movement. Learn More
Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
Despite a recent facelift, the hotel's owners intend to raze the 19-story, mid-century, curved hotel and replace it with two 600 foot towers. Learn More
Cast-Iron Architecture of Galveston, TX
Widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Ike damaged the elaborate cast-iron storefronts in the Strand/Mechanic National Historic Landmark District. Learn More
Ames Shovel Shops, Easton, MA
An intact Massachusetts industrial village is threatened by a plan to demolish several of the site's historic buildings. Learn More
America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places has identified more than 200 threatened one-of-a-kind historic treasures since 1988. Whether these sites are urban districts or rural landscapes, Native American landmarks or 20th-century sports arenas, entire communities or single buildings, the list spotlights historic places across America that are threatened by neglect, insufficient funds, inappropriate development or insensitive public policy. The designation has been a powerful tool for raising awareness and rallying resources to save endangered sites from every region of the country. At times, that attention has garnered public support to quickly rescue a treasured landmark; while in other instances, it has been the impetus of a long battle to save an important piece of our history. Apply today to save an endangered place in your community!
Take Action
- Learn more about how you can help save California's State Parks.
- Send a letter to Mayor Manuel A. Diaz in support of Miami Marine Stadium.
- Sign an online petition to help save the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium.
- Petition South Dakota Governor Michael Rounds to protect the historic Human Services Center.
Latest Updates
- Charity Hospital (2008): Visit our Save Mid-City website to find out how you can help save Charity Hospital and the Mid-City neighborhood in New Orleans. Learn more »
- Ames Shovel Shops (2009): A tentative agreement has been reached with a preservation-minded developer. Learn more »
- Hialeah Park Race Course (2007): Will racing return to Hialeah this November? Learn more »
- California's State Parks (2008): With statewide budget cuts and service reduction plans, more than 20 historic state parks will be impacted. Learn more »
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Miami Marine Stadium was completed in 1963 and is both a South Florida landmark and an icon of modern design. Built entirely of poured concrete and featuring a dramatically cantilevered folded-plate roof, the Stadium is a sentimental favorite of many Miami residents who experienced their first concerts under the stars over Biscayne Bay.
Damaged by Hurricane Andrew, the venue was closed in 1992 and has since suffered from neglect and vandalism. In 2009, Miami Marine Stadium was listed on America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list and the World Monument Fund Watch List. The City of Miami has plans to redevelop the site and the rest of Virginia Key; however, the city is ambivalent about preserving the Stadium. Stadium supporters say that the facility's location is as desirable as ever for its original purpose and the venue should be repaired.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation and the World Monuments Fund have joined with local supporters in Miami—The Villagers, the Friends of Miami Marine Stadium, the John and Selene Devaney Foundation, and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Carlos Gimenez—to raise the $50,000 necessary to commission an engineering study that will help determine the cost of restoration. Additionally, a unique multi-generational collaboration from National Trust trustee, professor and architect Jorge Hernandez, architecture students from the University of Miami, and the Stadium’s architect, Hilario Candela, has resulted in innovative and yet practical solutions for the reuse of Miami Marine Stadium. Jimmy Buffett, who has performed at the Stadium, has also publically voiced his support and encouraged his fans to back revitalization efforts as well. With these tools in hand and continued public support, Miami Marine Stadium has a good chance of again hosting boat racing, concerts and other events and becoming a vital part of Miami. Learn more »
Sustainability
By losing places like the ones on this year’s 11 Most list, we are not only losing our heritage, we are perpetuating climate change. The energy embodied in the Century Plaza Hotel, for example, is the equivalent of 167,000 barrels of oil. If it were to be demolished and landfilled, the energy locked up in it would be totally wasted. Learn more »
