Top Voted Historic Sites To Receive Federal Grants
Roger Clark 05/23/12
Outlet: NY 1 News - Online

The Brooklyn Public Library, Congregation Beth Elohim in Park Slope, the Bartow-Pell Mansion in the Bronx and the New York Botanical Garden were all named winners of the Partners in Preservation Grant, a partnership between American Express and the N...

Abingdon Makes Top Ten List For Historic Preservation
05/23/12
Outlet: www.wcyb.com

"Cities that preserve historic structures are very pedestrian friendly because of how they were designed," says Barbara Pahl, vice president for western field offices at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. "They are more sustainable and hol...

Bass Reeves: Statue Could Attract Desirable Tourists
Rusty Garrett 05/23/12
Outlet: Times Record - Online

Legris said the statue will contribute to the attractions in Fort Smith that attract “cultural heritage” travelers. According to data assembled for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a cultural heritage tourist is typically older, more aff...