National Trust For Historic Preservation

Type: Organization

Name: National Trust For Historic Preservation

First reported 2 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 reports

Rochester Touts Great American Main Street Status

With Rochester's newly minted status as a Great American Main Street Awards winner , Mayor Stuart Bikson sees big things on the horizon for the city and its downtown district."We feel this really puts us on the map as a downtown," Bikson said Tuesday ... [Published Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch - 2 hours ago]

Entities: National Trust For Historic Preservation, Oakland (California, United States), New Orleans, Detroit (Michigan, United States)

First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 10 hours ago - 2 reports

American Queen buys riverboat for Pacific Northwest cruises

Partnering in preservationAmerican Queen Steamboat Co. has formed a partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded nonprofit based in Washington.Beginning June 30, the American Queen Steamboat Co. will donate $5 to the ... [Published TravelWeekly.com - 11 hours ago]

Entities: American Queen, National Trust For Historic Preservation, Hugo Swire, Mississippi River

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

National Trust For Historic Preservation

[Slideshow] From Wild to Whimsical: The Gargoyles and Grotesques of Washington National Cathedral

By Linda S. Glisson, Assistant Director for Information Resources, Main StreetWashington National CathedralAs a passionate photographer and preservationist, I’m always on the lookout for fascinating buildings, from the funky to the sublime. Washington ... [Published National Trust for Historic Preservation - May 20 2013]

Entities: National Trust For Historic Preservation, Preservationist, Treasures

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Landmarks Illinois branches out to Springfield

One of the state?s leading preservation organizations has named a director for its new Springfield office.Frank Butterfield, 32, will lead Landmarks Illinois? first regional office, which will expand the organization?s statewide presence and support local ... [Published State Journal-Register - May 20 2013]

Entities: Springfield (Illinois, United States), School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Technical Assistance, Chicago

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Historic Preservation 101

By Jonna Wesnsel Liberty Tribune | 0 commentsMay is National Historic Preservation Month and the perfect time to wonder why we would care to dedicate a whole month to such an inscrutable pursuit.The historic preservation movement in the U.S. began in ... [Published Liberty Tribune - May 19 2013]

Entities: Preservationist, George Washington, Antiquarian, National Trust For Historic Preservation

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Traveling to other places gives one a different perspective on one's own place. For instance, in France this writer was awed by the beauty, the intricacy and the age of buildings in use for centuries. One baptistery in a hilltop church had been built ... [Published Belmont County Times Leader - May 19 2013]

Entities: David Mertz, National Trust For Historic Preservation, Civil War, Jon Smith, Fort Drum (United States)

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

[Sitings] Gaylord Building: Gateway to History

The Gaylord Building in Lockport, Illinois, a Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, offers visitors a chance to explore the history of the Illinois & Michigan Canal which linked Lake Michigan with the Mississippi River.Just 45 minutes ... [Published National Trust for Historic Preservation - May 18 2013]

Entities: Lockport (Illinois, United States), National Trust For Historic Preservation, Mississippi River

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 2 reports

Downtown Carlisle Association gets National Main Street Program accreditation

Z The Sentinel The Sentinel13 minutes ago • The SentinelDowntown Carlisle Association has been designated as an accredited National Main Street Program.Accredited programs must meet commercial-district revitalization performance standards including developing ... [Published Carlisle Sentinel - May 17 2013]

Entities: National Trust For Historic Preservation

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Whither the old weathervane?

This antique weathervane worth several thousand dollars was stolen in January from the historic Goodall Mansion.By Andrew Rice arice@keepmecurrent.comSanford police are looking for potential leads in the theft of an antique weathervane worth several thousand ... [Published Keep Me Current - May 16 2013]

Entities: National Trust For Historic Preservation, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Andrew Rice, Property

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Ill. preservation group tabs regional director

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. --A leading Illinois preservation group has named a director for a new Springfield field office.Landmarks Illinois announced Wednesday that Frank Butterfield will lead the group's capital office.Officials say the regional station will ... [Published South Carolina Enquirer-Herald - May 16 2013]

Entities: Springfield (Illinois, United States), National Trust For Historic Preservation, Education

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 3 reports

Deal reached to restore Frank Lloyd Wright temple

OAK PARK, Ill. --An agreement has been reached to restore and preserve one of architect Frank Lloyd Wright's best-known works.Unity Temple in the suburban Chicago community of Oak Park was completed in 1908. It was Wright's first public building.The National ... [Published South Carolina Enquirer-Herald - May 16 2013]

Entities: Frank Lloyd Wright, Frank Lloyd, National Trust For Historic Preservation, Unitarian Universalism

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 2 reports

Mount Vernon Estate Wins $100,000

George Washington's home snags second place in Partners in Preservation contest.This 1932 postcard shows the dining room in a very different configuration compared to how it looks now.Discuss Comment, Blog aboutShare this Email, Facebook, TwitterOther ... [Published Reston Connection - May 16 2013]

Entities: George Washington, National Trust For Historic Preservation, American Express Company, Mount Vernon (Washington, United States)

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"There's such a clear strong partnership between the Main Street program in the city and county," she said. "There's no question in my mind that that is what helps distinguish you, set you apart and make you the strong community that you are."

Rochester Touts Great American Main Street Status [Published Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch - 2 hours ago]

...and sites in Europe but also to launch a true call for action," Europa Nostra's executive president Denis de Kergorlay said in a press release. "By sending multidisciplinary teams of experts to visit the selected sites, together with our partners, we will seek to contribute to finding sustainable and viable solutions for the future. In this way, we hope to inspire and encourage action by various public and private organisations also in other places in Europe and beyond."

The 14 Most Endangered European Heritage Sites [Published Huffington Post - 4 hours ago]

"Preservation is a way of honoring the past," he says. "It's also a big part of tourism, and we see preservation bringing life back to cities."

more [Published Belmont County Times Leader - May 19 2013]

"This is a special place we call home. The show cherishes what we love about Filoli and our mother" Coonan said. She also continued her tradition of contributing a miniature flower arrangement

Society: A very special Decorator Show House [Published San Jose Mercury News - May 18 2013]

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Aberdeen downtown: A short stroll down two side... [Published NEMS 360 - May 20 2013]
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Virginia City celebrates 150th anniversary of f... [Published Montana Standard - May 19 2013]
Historic Preservation 101 [Published Liberty Tribune - May 19 2013]
more [Published Belmont County Times Leader - May 19 2013]
[Sitings] Gaylord Building: Gateway to History [Published National Trust for Historic Preservation - May 18 2013]
Society: A very special Decorator Show House [Published San Jose Mercury News - May 18 2013]
Downtown Carlisle Association gets National Mai... [Published Carlisle Sentinel - May 17 2013]
Downtown Carlisle Association garners national ... [Published PennLive.com - May 17 2013]
Resonance: What Really Does Happen When You Rev... [Published National Trust for Historic Preservation - May 16 2013]
Conservationists Argue for Protection of Arizon... [Published Earth Justice - May 16 2013]
Whither the old weathervane? [Published Keep Me Current - May 16 2013]
Landmarks Illinois welcomes Frank Butterfield ... [Published Lincoln Daily News - May 16 2013]
Cabot Street Cinema in Beverly for sale [Published Individual.com - May 16 2013]
Entrusted with the Past [Published Santa Barbara Independent - May 16 2013]
Deal reached to restore Frank Lloyd Wright temple [Published South Carolina Enquirer-Herald - May 16 2013]
Ill. preservation group tabs regional director [Published South Carolina Enquirer-Herald - May 16 2013]
Mount Vernon Estate Wins $100,000 [Published Reston Connection - May 16 2013]
U.S. military considers remote Pacific island f... [Published Honolulu Star-Advertiser - May 16 2013]
Riverside Drive residents want input on replace... [Published NewsandTribune.com - May 16 2013]
National Cathedral, Mount Vernon Win $100,0 thr... [Published HighBeam Research - May 15 2013]

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Washington National Cathedral Wins $100,000 in ... [Published God's Politics Blog - May 13 2013] The Washington National Cathedral , still recovering from a rare 2011 East Coast earthquake, has won $100,000 in preservation funding after being the top vote-getter in the “Partners in Preservation” campaign. The cathedral will receive all the ...
National Cathedral, Mount Vernon win $100,000 t... [Published Washington Post Blogs - Capital Business - May 13 2013] The Washington National Cathedral will receive $100,000 to fix damage remaining from the August 2011 earthquake after winning a social media contest put on by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the American Express Foundation. Read ...
The case for building on a city's historic assets [Published Switchboard, from NRDC - Apr 29 2013] Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC It’s ridiculously easy to think about the benefits of historic preservation in immensely walkable Providence, Rhode Island. I’m not sure I’ve seen a better collection of downtown ...
Building Reuse: How NRDC's New Chicago Office w... [Published Switchboard, from NRDC - Mar 22 2013] Janie Chen, Program Assistant – Midwest, Chicago, IL When NRDC started looking for a home for our new office, we wanted a location that provided the same destination accessibility and public transportation benefits as our current office. We also ...
“It’s Easier to Mine Coal Without People Around.” [Published The Understory : Understory.RAN.org - Mar 04 2013] RAN’s latest Coal Risk Update highlights the potential human rights impacts with planned mountaintop removal mine in Blair, West Virginia. Blair Mountain is a national treasure: the mountain is the site of arguably the most important post-Civil War ...

Press Releases

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American Express and the National Trust for His... [Published EON Business - May 13 2013]
American Express and the National Trust for His... [Published Business Wire Construction & Property: Urban Pl ... - May 13 2013]
American Express and the National Trust for His... [Published Business Wire Communications News - May 13 2013]
American Express and the National Trust for His... [Published Business Wire Corporate Social Responsibility News - May 13 2013]
American Express and the National Trust for His... [Published Business Wire Education News - Apr 24 2013]