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Annual Reports
A hard copy of the 2005 Annual Report will be provided on request, no PDF is available.

Preserve New York:
A Catalyst for Community Preservation
A survey of Preserve New York grant recipients from 2000-2004, with additional data compiled from similar studies over the life of the program -- since 1993. The Preserve New York grant program is a partnership program of the Preservation League and the New York State Counci on the Arts. Download the PDF.



Preservation Reference Library
Many of these publications are no longer widely available, but the League believes they provide important insights to those interested in preservation advocacy.

Access & Authenticity ... Historic Library Buildings, Resolving Physical Access & Historic Preservation Issues in Public Library Buildings.

This fold-out leaflet lists five case studies performed by architecture students at Carnegie Mellon University. Architectural solutions are given three-dimensional diagrams, showing how older libraries can be augmented to provide improved accessibility. Lists of resources for library administrators are given. Fold-out illustrated.
FREE to members



Among the Survivors, by Brendan Gill.

This booklet recounts the address given by Mr. Gill at the Sixteenth Annual Preservation Conference, "Survival of Suburbia: Current Strategies for Historic Preservation," in Port Jefferson, New York on April 29, 1989. 20 pages.
FREE to members



Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation, Thomas D. Bever.

Using facts and statistics, this leaflet demonstrates some of the most important economic benefits which accrue from preservation projects.  1978.  4 pages.
FREE to members

 


New York: Profiting Through Preservation

The profiles of individual investors and creative public-private partnerships that have used historic preservation as a tool to revitalize their communities demonstrate the economic benefits of historic preservation in this study, which the Preservation League released in 2000.  28 pages.
FREE to members, a version is available to download from the web using Adobe Acrobat Reader.



A Fair Land to Build In: The Architecture of the Empire State, Brendan Gill.

With 440 photographs of architectural treasures from Buffalo to Montauk Point, this 64 page book is a salute to the vast architectural heritage of New York State. 1984 60 pages illustrated.
FREE to members



Farmsteads and Market Towns: A Handbook for Preserving the Cultural Landscape.

In twelve essays by distinguished authors from throughout New York State and the Northeast, this book discusses various aspects of rural conservation - one of the most important development issues of recent years. 50 pages illustrated only available in copy form.
FREE to members



Good Buildings Good Times: A Manual of Program Ideas for Promoting Local Architecture.

The organizers of successful, proto-typical programs; the authors reveal the experts' inside viewpoints on how to execute projects that will focus public attention on local buildings. The second section is a catalogue of one hundred and eleven ideas for activities relating to both small and large communities. A list of related source materials follows each chapter. 1985 56 pages only available in copy form.
FREE to members



A Guide to the New York State Historic Preservation Act of 1980, Wendy E. Feuer.

This leaflet, written by a former Legislative Associate of the New York State Assembly, describes this act's basic provisions and how citizens can utilize it to preserve historic resources in their communities. 1982 4 pages illustrated.
FREE to members



How to Care for Religious Properties, Michael J. Lynch.

This handbook is a step-by-step guide to the proper repair, maintenance, and use of historic religious buildings. Preservation guidelines are presented in a logical straightforward manner that will help ensure the survival of, not only a religious building, but its architectural integrity as well. 1982 40 pages illustrated only available in copy form.
FREE to members



Local Preservation Legislation: Questions and Answers, Robert E. Stipe.

In a highly readable question-and-answer format, this leaflet explains how and why local landmark and historic district legislation benefits a community. 4 pages illustrated.
FREE to members



The National Register of Historic Places in New York State, compiled by Peter D. Shaver.

This important reference work catalogues all New York State properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places between 1962 and 1992. The 2,926 entries for buildings, structures, sites, and objects, many of which include multiple structures, compromise almost 60,000 entries. The entries are sorted by county within New York State. 1993 248 pages illustrated - number of copies available is limited.
$25



A Practical Guide to Storefront Rehabilitation, Norman M. Mintz.

This leaflet will help merchants and property owners improve their storefronts so that the results are both architecturally and commercially successful. 1982 8 pages illustrated.
FREE to members



Preservation: Building Community Identity.

This leaflet is s primer trends in the historic preservation movement such as, main street revitalization, farmland preservation, adaptive reuse of large estates and religious properties, and others. 1981 8 pages illustrated.
FREE to members



Preservation for Profit: Ten Case Studies in Commercial Rehabilitation, Cornelia Brooke Gilder.

This handbook describes the diverse personal goals, financial strategies, and architectural solutions that have converged in a new emphasis on rehabilitation of commercial buildings throughout New York State. 1980 28 pages illustrated.
FREE to members



Preservation New York

The newsletter of the Preservation League is published four times per year. It covers all state-wide current events in the preservation field, gives personal information about preservation specialists, updates educational resources, highlights new publications, etc. Current illustrated.
FREE to members



Preserving the Past and Making it Accessible for People with Disabilities, United States Department of Interior National Park Service.

The information contained in this booklet provides answers to some of the most common questions about historic properties and their relationship to the Americans with Disabilities Act. 1992 23 pages illustrated.
FREE to members



A Primer: Preservation for the Property Owner.

This document is a compilation of a newspaper column series entitled "Preservation for the Property Owner" which ran in nearly fifty newspapers. 1978 35 pages illustrated.
FREE to members


Property Owner's Guide to Paint Restoration and Preservation, Frederick D. Cawley.

This leaflet describes the historic use of paint as a protective and decorative finish and the methods of preserving and reproducing old paints. 1976 8 pages only available in copy form.
FREE to members


Property Owner's Guide to the Maintenance and Repair of Stone Buildings, Cornelia Brooke Gilder.

This leaflet discusses the causes of stone decay and methods of repair, maintenance, and cleaning. 1982 10 pages illustrated.
FREE to members

Selected Sources of Assistance for Historic Religious Properties in New York State.

A wide range of resources is listed in this must-have document for individuals in the field and/or concerned citizens. Continuously updated.
FREE to members


Selected Sources of Assistance for Local Preservation Projects in New York State.

A wide range of resources is listed in this must-have document for individuals in the field and/or concerned citizens. Continuously updated.
FREE to members


Additional information regarding preservation-related publications can be obtained by contacting Information Series, National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1785 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20036.

All publications are subject to shipping and copying fees of either $4 or $8, depending on the size of the order.

To order, email your request to the League.

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