Historic preservation

Much like the issues facing the Farrington Field and Billingsley Field House grounds on University and Lancaster, the redevelopment of Butler Place, the 42-acre former council housing site east of the city center, cannot be properly…

PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — The preservation of 22 historic buildings across the state will continue with more than $290,000 in grants from the Maine Community Foundation. The Belvedere Historic Preservation and Energy…

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City of Gainesville press release GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Neighbors are invited to the city's upcoming Historic Preservation Board meeting where staff from Wannemacher Jensen Architects, Inc. (WJA) will present design concepts…

The Alexander County Historic Preservation Committee invites you to bring your lunch and learn more about historic preservation in North Carolina. Lunch & Learn events are scheduled every Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. during the month of…

August 31, 2022For more information contact: Staci Hupp Ballard, Iowa Economic Development AuthorityTelephone: [email protected] IEDA awards $19 million in credits to…

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Preservation Idaho, a nonprofit now in its 50th year that helps preserve Idaho's historic places, recently held its annual Orchids and Onions Awards ceremony to recognize significant…

By Brian Sherman for The Island Eye News Sullivan's Island City Council has accepted a report from the Town's Historic Preservation and Design Study Group and will discuss it in more detail at an upcoming…

West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History Photo Credit: wvculture.org Charleston, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office!-->!-->…

TUCSON (KVOA) — A historic park in Tucson has been designated for restoration using voter-approved funds.…

SOUTH BEND — A statewide historic preservation conference will be held in South Bend Sept. 27-30, open to the public, with tours and lectures and drawing approximately 250 attendees from across Indiana. Sessions will be held at the…

Aug. 17 – ALBANY – A decision on Tuesday allowing the demolition of four buildings and part of an old school building to make way for a facility for training and housing nursing students has raised the possibility of a court battle between…

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The Keokuk Union Depot Foundation received a $50,000 grant for the restoration of the exterior masonry of…

KEOKUK — The Keokuk Union Depot Foundation has received a $50,000 grant to restore the exterior masonry of the Depot's waiting room section.The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs announced the award as one of 10 historic preservation…

DANVILLE — The Lincoln Park Historic District Neighborhood Association is here to connect neighbors and is…

WESTPORT — The Historic District Commission is in the early stages of creating a citywide historic preservation plan.Discussed at Thursday's Historic District Commission meeting, members will work alongside PaleoWest - a company that guides…

News Editorial Board Western New York's fascinating history extends far beyond Buffalo's city limits. It would be a serious mistake to assume that suburban towns…

Press Releases are displayed on Independent.com as free community service. GOLETA, Calif., August 3, 2022 - The Town of Goleta is thrilled to announce that it is seeking candidates for the town's newest Historic Preservation…

The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the search for a Senior Director of Institutional Giving.Reporting to the Director of Development, the Senior Director of Institutional…

The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the search for a Senior Director of Institutional Giving.Reporting to the Director of Development, the Senior Director of Institutional…

From lr to r: Pastor Gerard Duncan, recipient of the Heritage Champion Award; Roy Hunt, recipient of the EL Roy Hunt Award; Karen Kirkman, recipient of the Champion of Preservation Award; Giovanna Holbrook, recipient of the Mary…

The Illinois Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program is administered by the Illinois State Office of Historic Preservation of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. This program provides a state income tax credit (the "IL-HTC")…

The Illinois Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program is administered by the Illinois State Office of Historic Preservation of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. This program provides a state income tax credit (the "IL-HTC")…

7031 Tokalon Drive. Photo: Mimi Perez for CandysDirt.com Karen Eubank: We have one of the largest collections of homes designed by Charles Dilbeck and Clifford Hutsell in America and yet we are still fighting to protect them. Why?…

New Hampshire developer Eric Chinburg, right, with Maine developer Tim Harrington at the grand opening of what is now the Lincoln Lofts at Chinburg, in Biddeford, Maine, a historic redevelopment of an apartment building factory.…

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By John Ruch Ten Atlanta neighborhood groups have signed a letter calling for historic preservation to be a priority in the selection of the next planning commissioner. "HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORKS FOR ATLANTA!" states the July…

Posted on July 13, 2022 Five first-time projects included among $2.65 million in awards The Morris County Board of Commissioners approved $2.65 million in grants County Preservation Trust Fund to help restore, preserve and further…

Correction: A previous version of this story listed the wrong allocation amounts for nonprofits in Westfield. At the July 11 Westfield City Council meeting, the council approved the creation of a local historic preservation…

Correction: A previous version of this story listed the wrong allocation amounts for nonprofits in Westfield. At the July 11 Westfield City Council meeting, the council approved the creation of a local historic preservation…

Open the audio article playerBy Personal | on July 11, 2022The CAST 11 podcast network is sponsored by the Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit. Where adventure comes together.The Town of Cottonwood is seeking candidates to serve on its Historic…

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express (NYSE:AXP) and the National Trust for Historic Preservation today announced the 25 independent U.S. historic restaurants that will collectively receive $1 million in grants under the…

The Fort Morgan Historic Preservation Board is seeking candidates interested in serving on the city's unique advisory board, according to a city press release. The Historic Preservation Board exists to help preserve and protect the city's…

The Fort Morgan Historic Preservation Board is seeking candidates interested in serving on the city's unique advisory board, according to a city press release. The Historic Preservation Board exists to help preserve and protect the city's…

Pictured (lr): Coral Gables Commissioner Rhonda Anderson; HPACG President Karelia Martinez Carbonell with speakers James B. Lindberg, Senior Policy Director at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Jose…

June 30 - The Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation announced this week that it will consider nominations to the National Register of Historic Places during a 10 a.m. meeting on Friday, July 15 at the LaCharrette and…

Royal Oak has been accepted into a state program that will help the city's two main historic groups preserve buildings and homes through access to grants and technical assistance. The Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), part…

Open the audio article playerBy Personal | on June 28, 2022The CAST 11 podcast network is sponsored by the Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit. Where adventure comes together.The Town of Cottonwood is seeking candidates to fill two seats on its…

June 11, 2022 The Town of Lee Summit Historic Preservation Commission is proud to announce the selection of Cityscape Residential for the 2022 Graves/Hale Historic Preservation Award. The award is given annually to individuals…

Supporters of the tax credit that helps fund historic preservation projects across the state received great news during the closing weekend of Minnesota's 2022 legislative session. Not only was the credit extended under the…

Todd Morgan studied economics at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee, and his first job outside of school was at a bank. But an interest in architecture led him to city planning, historic preservation…

Applications for the Michigan State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program, a program supporting local projects and promoting the preservation of the state's historic resources, will open June 15 at 9 a.m., according to…

​It's a detailed list of projects (PDF) funded by this year's Keystone Grant Series for Historic PreservationHarrisburg, Pennsylvania - The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) awarded $2.6 million in Keystone Historic…

​It's a detailed list of projects (PDF) funded by this year's Keystone Grant Series for Historic PreservationHarrisburg, Pennsylvania - The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) awarded $2.6 million in Keystone Historic…

Todd Morgan studied economics at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee, and his first job outside of school was at a bank. But an interest in architecture led him to city planning, historic preservation…

Huntsville, Alabama is no longer the Deep South's best-kept secret. Hundreds of residents move here each year to take advantage of our robust economy, booming job market, and many quality-of-life amenities. Despite a growing…

MIDDLE VALLEY MEDIA For those who enjoy preserving historic resources, May - Historic Preservation Month - is a time to participate in local events and honor…

Hello, Manchester. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in Manchester today. Here we are. First, today's weather forecast: Partly sunny today. High: 69 Low: 47. Here are today's top stories from…

WESTPORT - When a smaller, older home in town is sold to a developer, it's often torn down to make way for a larger home."It happens all the time," said Danielle Dobin, chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission. "A lot of the homes that…

May is Archeology and Historic Preservation Month in South Dakota.Historic Preservation Month has been celebrated in South Dakota since its nationwide inception in 1973. The state added archeology in 2005 to recognize it as a partner in…

Preserve the 'Burg, St. Pete's nonprofit advocate for historic preservation, will advance its cause with a public exhibit and forum Saturday at the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club. The Preserve the 'Burg Expo, from 10 a.m. to…

Things look rosier this month for historic preservation advocates in Minnesota. Governor Tim Walz May proclaimed as Mont Historic Preservation h. The State Historic Preservation Office has released…

Click to enlarge Photo via Hillsborough County Public Library A 1920s photo of the Tarr Furniture Co. building in Tampa. In City Council Chambers on Tuesday, Dennis Fernandez appeared before the Historic…

ALBANY - The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the launch…

NEW | FEATURES | PREVIEWS | EVENTS originally published: 05/16/2022 It is the 50th anniversary of the addition of the Van Riper Hopper House to the National Register of Historic Places and the NJ Register of Historic…

The Martha's Vineyard Commission has adopted a new demolition policy for historic buildings as it rethinks its role in preserving the diverse architecture that characterizes the island's history. "The policy of the commission is that…

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From Tuesday, May 24 through Thursday, May 26, at 8 a.m. at the Guam Museum, the Guam Preservation Trust's…

BERRYVILLE — The Clermont Foundation will receive an award for its restoration of a structure in which…

Public hearings for the Architectural Review Board, Barrio Latino Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission will be held at: old town hall 315 E. Kennedy Blvd. City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor…

PIERRE - Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed May Archeology and Historic Preservation Month in South…

Location of Black Tooth Brewing in Casper. (Brendan LaChance, Oil City) CASPER, Wyo.– The Casper Historic Preservation Commission invites the community to an open house Friday at Black…

Former home of Buzz Aldrin on Princeton Place in the Oakcroft section of Montclair. Montclair, NJ – The Montclair Township Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of the Historic Preservation Awards…

On Thursday, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is expected to sign a proclamation declaring May 2022 Historic Preservation Month, part of a national observance dating back to 1973. Carrie Edinger, historical program…

Seven projects to rehabilitate and preserve sites and buildings of historic significance across Michigan were recognized last week through the annual Governor's Awards for Historic Preservation.Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II joined the…

The theme for Historic Preservation Month 2022 in Benton County is "This Place Matters More Than Ever".Specters of Benton County's Past, Part IIThis year the Benton County Historic Resources Commission team up again with enigma house bring…

By John Ruch Five Atlanta sites are among the statewide winners of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Awards, including a school rehabilitation that won the highest honor. The Georgia Trust, headquartered in Atlanta,…

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) – A southern Illinois community is one of five to receive grants for historic preservation projects.The town of Carbondale received $21,000 in federal historic preservation funds, with the town providing $9,000 in…

SANBORNTON – The Sanbornton Historic District Commission will host a day of seminars on Saturday, May 21 at…

The City of Fort Wayne celebrates National Historic Preservation Month by showcasing the city's historic neighborhoods, buildings and landscapes throughout the month of May. To promote and commemorate the month, the city's…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2022 Contact: [email protected] Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist II Honors Seven Historic Preservation Projects Across Michigan Governor's Annual Awards Recognize Historic Preservation…

May is National Preservation Month, the perfect time to celebrate the purpose and activities of the Waverly…

Sue Adler is President and CEO of the Historic Savannah Foundation.May is National Historic Preservation Month, which is always an exciting month for the team here at Savannah Historical Foundationas well as our members, supporters and…

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April 29, 202222-69 Jessica PopeCommunications and Media Relations Coordinator Valdosta State University's Powell Hall renovation project recently won a 2022 Rehabilitation Excellence Award from the Georgia Trust for…

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Oxford College's Humanities Hall won the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation's Award for Excellence in Stewardship on April 23 at its 45th annual Preservation Awards.Built in 1874, on the original campus of Emory College…

And historians set their sights on a modest row of houses in the city center.…

The West Hollywood Historic Preservation Commission will vote tonight on whether to recommend the former Standard Hotel on Sunset Blvd. for designation as one of the city's cultural resources.Tonight's much-anticipated discussion was…

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AUGUSTA, Ga., April 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation earlier today presented 26 awards recognizing the best in preservation in Georgia during his 45and annual Preservation Awards ceremony at August.…

SHERIDAN — Perhaps the most requested guests at this year's Wyoming Archaeological Society Spring Meeting in…

The Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation has opened the application period for Historic Preservation…

By Monica Alarcon-Najarro Capital News Service A new state fund could give the Patawomeck Tribe a chance to redeem tribal lands and help protect battlefield sites across the state where black soldiers fought and died.…

A major expansion of the Kentucky Historic Preservation Tax Credit will soon become law once Governor Andy Beshear signs it into law. On April 14, the Kentucky Senate passed HB 659, which amends Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 171.397 and…

I was pleased to see that Pasadena was not one of the four California cities suing Sacramento for SB 9, which would increase housing supply in a state that desperately needs more housing by rightfully allowing more duplexes and…

Published: 04/14/2022 16:14:11 Modified: 04/14/2022 16:13:03 GREENFIELD - The former Sears building on Main Street, which currently houses the Greenfield Center for Wellness, was one of nine buildings…

HALLOWELL – MDF's Maine Downtown Center is pleased to award $656,789 under the REvitalizeME Gen2 National Park Service Subgrant Program for four historic preservation projects involving historic buildings in downtown Maine. These…

DENMARK — Voorhees University and other historically black colleges and universities are receiving a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to address deferred maintenance issues and plan the rehabilitation…

BERGEN COUNTY ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2022 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AWARDS (HACKENSACK, NJ) - In celebration of National Preservation Month 2022 in May, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the County Board of Commissioners are…

A handful of architects and building owners are recognized for their work in reusing, rehabilitating, preserving and maintaining some of Winnipeg's historic buildings. Last week, Heritage Winnipeg held its annual…

Shortly after Andrew Roblee moved to Auburn at age 12, he began exploring the city's empty buildings.They were different from newer buildings, he noticed. And when he saw a kitchen, for example, a kitchen that was…

CHARLESTON– Applications are now available for matching Historic Preservation Development Grants through the…

About a year ago, my last "refrigerator worthy" article, which I know many of you have diligently cut out…

As part of its multi-year initiative, the Pennsylvania State Historic…

March 22, 2022The Rumson Historic Preservation Commission recognizes the Marrus family Left to right: Rumson Borough Alderman J. Clayton Kingsbery, Historic Preservation Commission Chairman Charles F. Shay, Jennifer and Andrew MarrusThe…

Facebook Twitter pinterest The Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant program will once again reward 25 historic small American restaurants with grants of $40,000. NEW YORK, NY – March 21, 2022 – American Express…

A major expansion of the Kentucky Historic Preservation Tax Credit may soon become law. On March 15, the Kentucky House of Representatives voted 85 to 2 to pass HB 659, which would amend Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 171.397 and increase…

It was around 60 years ago when the Shaffer & Co. Variety Store, a Westminster institution near and dear to the hearts of many in the city, closed and the Main Street building was demolished to make parking space. I found myself lost…

March 9, 2022 – Alexander County joins 11 counties and 60 cities in North Carolina as Certified Local Government (CLG) through the State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service. The commissioners approved an agreement to…

If you want to repair or restore a historic building in your community, an upcoming meeting will provide many of the answers you need to get started. The Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation (LTHP) is hitting the!-->!-->…

(St. Stephens, WY) – The Northern Arapaho Tribal Historic Preservation Office received a $49,996 grant through the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Native…

In Santa Ana, a once-vacant mid-century office building now houses budding artists, a gallery, and additional public amenities, servicing the entire community surrounding it. The building dates from 1965 and was once occupied by the First…

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The Kentucky Heritage Council is seeking broad public input for a new five-year state historic preservation plan that will outline goals, objectives and strategies to help preserve historic buildings and other sites across the…

NISKAYUNA — City officials say creating a historic preservation code would not only help identify historic sites, but also allow for better review of projects at those locations, among other things. The city will hold a public hearing…

Historic preservation, yes. Redesign local commercial signage, no. These were the key takeaways on February 15, when the city's Design Review and Historic Preservation Commission met to reconsider its priorities and redefine its…

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) — Last year, Historic Hobson Grove began doing renovations inside the house, including restoring the ceilings. Nearly a year later, restoration artist Kristina Lemmon has successfully repainted and preserved a…