The 2007 Seven to Save Endangered Properties list draws attention to the plight of New York’s transportation infrastructure, the threat of abandonment of municipally-owned landmark buildings, and the need to consider historic preservation in the face of development pressure.
Read MoreAt its August meeting, the Preserve New York Grant Program panel selected 11 projects in nine counties for support totaling $82,200.
Read MoreThe 2006 Award winners were Harmony Mills, Cohoes, Albany County; the Reverend J. Edward Nash House, Buffalo, Erie County; 256-262 State Street, Carthage, Jefferson County; Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn, Kings County; Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, Kings County; Historic Front Street, New York, New York County; 90 West Street, New York, New York County; and the MTA-Metro North Railroad Station Restoration, Yonkers, Westchester County. The Greene County Industrial Development Agency was honored for organizational excellence, and Henry McCartney, former Executive Director of the Landmark Society of Western New York, of Rochester, Monroe County was honored for individual excellence.
Read MoreSites listed this year draw attention to the plight of New York's agricultural architecture, the threat of abandonment of municipally-owned landmark buildings, and the need to consider historic preservation in the face of development pressure.
Read MoreAt its August meeting, the Preserve New York Grant Program panel selected 16 projects in 12 counties for support totaling $76,600.
Read MoreSites listed this year draw attention to the plight of urban houses of worship, the threat of abandonment of municipally-owned landmark buildings, and the need to consider historic preservation in the face of development pressure.
Read MoreAt its August meeting, the Preserve New York Grant Program panel selected 10 projects in eight counties for support totaling $78,600.
Read MoreSites listed this year draw attention to the importance of preserving modern architecture, the need for Legislative passage of a historic home tax credit, and the threat to New York's historic resource and scenic vistas from inappropriately-sited wind farms.
Read MoreAt its August meeting, the Preserve New York Grant Program panel selected 11 projects in 10 counties for support totaling $92,450.
Read MoreIndividual Excellence: J. Winthrop Aldrich, Red Hook
Organizational Excellence: Canisius College, Buffalo; World Monuments Fund, New York City and Society for the Protection of Long Island Antiquities
Project Excellence: Skylight and Laylight, New York State Capitol, Albany; Brighter Choice Charter School, Albany; Orleans County Courthouse and Clerk’s Building, Albion; Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Brooklyn; Buffalo City Hall Council Chambers, Buffalo; Strecker Laboratory, Roosevelt Island, New York City; King’s Garden at Fort Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga; Rensselaer County Court Facilities, Troy; Gazette Building, Yonkers
Read MoreAt its 2002 meeting, the Preserve New York (PNY) panel selected 12 applicants in 11 counties to receive support totaling $92,450.
Read MoreSites listed this year draw attention to the issues of municipal abandonment of historic downtowns, the need for a statewide “Main Street Revitalization Program” and for state passage of the Neighborhood Reinvestment Act.
Read MoreThese seven valued historic resources are in danger of disappearing because of insufficient funding and financial incentives, insensitive public policies, general neglect, disinvestment, and in some cases, demolition.
Read MoreThe Preservation League of New York State is proud to announce the recipients of its annual statewide historic preservation awards. A total of ten awards are being given to individuals, organizations, and projects from across the state that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to retaining, promoting, or reusing our historic buildings, structures, and cultural landscapes. The award recipients for 2000 are distinguished for preservation work that has spurred economic development, increased heritage tourism, provided affordable housing, revitalized downtowns, and supported the stewardship of our architectural and cultural heritage.
Read MoreThese seven valued historic resources are in danger of disappearing because of insufficient funding and financial incentives, insensitive public policies, general neglect, disinvestment, and in some cases, demolition.
Read MoreThese seven valued historic resources are in danger of disappearing because of insufficient funding and financial incentives, insensitive public policies, general neglect, disinvestment, and in some cases, demolition.
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