A 19,000 square-foot schoolhouse with Catskill Mountain and Hudson River views sat vacant and neglected for decades in the city of Hudson, NY. Built in 1903, it functioned as an elementary school until the 1960s, before a short-lived stint as a textile assembly site. Now, after years of meticulous restoration, it has been transformed into an anchor for the creative community.
Read MoreThe recent demolition of 201 Elk Street and its neighbors in Albany’s Sheridan Hollow has us thinking about the loss of industrial history, the challenges in investing in economically-distressed neighborhoods, issues with long-term municipal ownership of vacant buildings, and the environmental impact of demolition, especially as construction and demolition landfills expand around New York State. The League continues to look for solutions to these challenges surrounding historic preservation.
Read MoreIt is not often that we highlight historic homes, but when we laid eyes on this one, we could not help ourselves! Welcome home to Grand View Farm (1322 River Rd). Located in the hamlet of Selkirk in the town of Bethlehem, New York. This property belonged to descendants of the Baker family for many generations!
Read MoreFor more than a quarter of a century, the Preservation League has presented the Pillar of New York Award to those who have demonstrated a deep understanding of the value of New York’s historic resources by taking extraordinary actions to protect, preserve and promote those assets. Through the Pillar Award the League recognizes and applauds those whose unwavering commitment to New York’s cultural and architectural heritage have made them role models throughout the Empire State and beyond.
Read MoreOn February 26, 2020 Preservation advocates traveled to Albany from near and far to advocate for historic preservation in New York State! We kicked off the day at our headquarters with our legislative brief and opening remarks by Erik Kulleseid, Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation.
Read MoreThe Preservation League was saddened to learn of the passing of longtime League Trustee Matthew Bender, on February 23, 2020. Matthew was a dedicated supporter of the League for many years and a committed preservationist with a love of New York State and, particularly, Albany. He was a regular on our trustee tours and served on several of our committeeThe League is incredibly grateful to Matthew for donating the League’s headquarters building to the League in the late 1990’s.
Read MoreA sacred burial ground, a vulnerable lighthouse, a reimagined high school, a susceptible beachside enclave, an iconic canal system, a para-architectural installation, an imperiled research center; each site speaks to what makes our state special.
Read MoreIntroducing the new Chair of our Board of Trustees.
Read MoreThe New York State Council on the Arts awarded the Preservation League $1,034,472 over a three-year period in support of our annual partnership grant programs, Preserve New York and Technical Assistance Grants.
Read MoreOn January 26, 2020, the New York Times published an opinion piece accusing historic preservation of being “elite” and harming the fight against global warming, among other improper characterizations of the field.
Read MoreThe 2019 Technical Assistance Grant round awarded $41,912 to 11 projects in 11 counties. The successful applicants each provide a twenty percent cash match toward the total cost of their projects. With this announcement, support provided by the TAG program since its launch in 2012 totals $374,377 to 129 projects in 49 counties across New York State.
Read MoreManager of Technical & Grant Programs Frances Stern recently spent a few days in Atlanta exploring the theme of Equity First: Revitalizing Communities Together at the annual Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference hosted by the Center for Community Progress.
Read MoreThis year's jury has awarded $262,498 to 31 projects across 25 counties. With the announcement of the 2019 awards, support provided by Preserve New York since its launch totals more than $2.8 million to 438 projects statewide.
Read MoreGuest writer Janet Null shares a bit about her Adirondack Architecture Guide and the wealth of historic architecture waiting to be discovered in the region.
Read MoreBuilt in 1903, this Adirondack Great Camp is undergoing a major revitalization.
Read MoreAt this year’s Pillar Gala, we honored Gregory Long and Janet Ross for their longtime commitment to the New York Botanical Garden and Peter Pennoyer and Anne Walker for their expansive collection of books on American architecture.
Read MorePhotos from the 2019 Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards
Read MoreThis EPIP loan is part of a project that will invest $750,000 provide ADA accessibility, replace HVAC systems and address foundation, structural and moisture issues including roofing, gutters, masonry repairs, and restoring the building’s main entrance.
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