America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
On Wednesday, June 6, the National Trust will announce its 25th list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Since 1988, this list has identified 234 of our country's greatest cultural and architectural treasures, all of which faced specific and immediate threats. To date, only a handful have been lost. Join us as we celebrate this milestone by looking back at a quarter-century of inspiring preservation stories.
Columbus Landing Site
St. Croix, VI
South Pasadena/El Sereno
South Pasadena, CA
Kennecott Mines
Kennecott, AK
Independence National Park
Philadelphia, PA
West Baden Springs Hotel
W. Baden Springs, IN
Thomas Edison's Invention Factory
West Orange, NJ
Oldest Surviving McDonald's
Downey, CA
Historic Boston Theaters
Boston, MA
Little Rock Central High
Little Rock, AR
Bridge of Lions
St. Augustine, FL
Mesa Verde National Park
Mancos, CO
Travelers' Rest
Lolo, MT
Eisenhower
VA Medical Center
Leavenworth, KS
Prairie Churches of North Dakota
Statewide
Gold Dome Bank
Oklahoma City, OK
TWA Terminal at JFK International
New York, NY
Nine Mile Canyon
Carbon and Duchesne Counties, UT
Daniel Webster Farm
Franklin, NH
WTC Vesey Street Staircase
New York, NY
Philip Simmons' Workshop and Home
Charleston, SC
The Statler Hilton Hotel
Dallas, TX
Century
Plaza Hotel
Los Angeles, CA
Metropolitan AME Church
Washington, DC
Pillsbury "A" Mill Complex
Minneapolis, MN
2012 Announcement
On June 6, the National Trust will announce its 2012 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Like us on Facebook to be the first to know this year’s sites.
About the List
Since 1988, the National Trust has used its list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places to raise awareness about the threats facing some of the nation's greatest treasures. 2012 marks the 25th anniversary of the program, which has become one of the most effective tools to save our country's irreplaceable architectural, cultural, and natural heritage. Learn More »
