Asian Pacific American Heritage in Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to honor efforts nationwide to protect and preserve the legacies of Asian and Pacific Island cultures in America. Diverse populations have lastingly shaped America’s landscapes and communities; buildings, streetscapes, and personal narratives associated with Asian Pacific American heritage offer different perspectives for reflecting on both collective experience and unique struggles. These stories, these “sites of cultural memory,” mirror the wealth of the Asian Pacific American experience and enrich understanding of America's history. Join us in sharing inspiring stories of Asian Pacific American heritage in your communities.
Forum: Preserving Asian Pacific Islander America More
Individuals, activists, and preservationists who are stewards of and advocates for Asian Pacific Islander cultural traditions and heritage resources in America will convene in San Francisco’s Japantown for a network-building forum, June 24-26, 2010. Please help us understand whether the themes and issues we have identified reflect your concerns by taking a very brief survey.
Profiles More
Irene Hirano Inouye was elected to the Board of Trustees of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2007 and is the former President and founding CEO of the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles and continues to serve as its Executive Advisor. Learn more »
Japanese American Internment Learn More
Endangered SitesMore
- Angel Island Immigration Station, California
- Bok Kai Temple, Marysville, California
- Bok Kai Temple, Maryville, California
- Gold Dome Bank, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Little Manila, Stockton , California
Preservation in ActionMore
Focusing upon nearly 50 communities, Preserving California's Japantowns is the first statewide inventory of historic resources associated with Japantowns (or Nihonmachi) in California. This project is sponsored by the California Japanese American Community Leadership Council and funded by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program. Learn more »
From Our BlogMore
- Weaving Asian, South and Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander Histories into the Banner of Historic Preservation - 03/11/10
- Inaugural Los Angeles County Preservation Fund Awards Announced (Anuncio inaugural de los premios de “Los Angeles County Preservation Fund”) - 03/09/10
- Thankful for Preservation Heroes - 11/24/09
- Vietnamese Texans Establishing New Roots & Identities in Austin - 08/14/09
Magazine StoriesMore
- Threatened: Arizona School
Mar. 12, 2010 - The Arc of a Los Angeles Hotel
Sept. 21, 2009 - Making a Difference
September/October 2009
Places to VisitMore
Across the western United States, a variety of sites tell the story of the Asian Pacific American. Learn more » 
At the 2008 National Preservation Conference in Tulsa, Anthony M. Tung, urbanist and author of Preserving The World’s Great Cities: The Destruction and Renewal of the Historic Metropolis, discussed the outstanding characteristics and successful strategies of these 18 cities and offered his perspective on Tulsa’s potential. 
