National Trust for Historic Preservation

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National Trust for Historic Preservation

A nonprofit organization that is the leader of the national preservation movement, committed to saving American diverse historic environments, and to preserving and revitalizing communities nationwide. It has seven regional offices, owns 18 historic sites and works with thousands of community groups in all 50 states.

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Parks Directory of the United States / Parks and Conservation-Related Organizations - US

Address:1785 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone:202-588-6000
Fax:202-588-6038
Phone:800-944-6847
Web: www.nationaltrust.org
Established: 1949. Description:Committed to fostering an appreciation of America's cultural heritage and to preserving America's historic environments through education, grant and loan programs, preservation assistance, advocacy, and litigation. Maintains six regional offices and 28 historic sites across the country. Members: 270,000. Dues: $20/year ($30/year for families).
Publications: Preservation (bimonthly); free to members.

See other parks in District of Columbia.

National Trust for Historic Preservation

A national, nonprofit private organization chartered by the US Congress to encourage public participation in the preservation of buildings, objects, and sites that have been significant in American history. Address: 1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036.

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A portion of the proceeds generated from sales of the new collection will benefit the work of The National Trust for Historic Preservation.

KARASTAN, HISTORIC PRESERVATION PARTNER ON NEW LINE

There, about 80 percent of all state school construction funds in the past few years have gone into renovating, rather than creating new facilities, according to a 2003 National Trust for Historic Preservation report.

Can this school be saved? As schools age, administrators face two options: Raze and replace or renovate and restore. Here's why fixing the old may beat building anew

They will share a matching $90,000 grant from the White House Millennium Council and the National Trust for Historic Preservation toward conserving their unique collections.

THE TREASURE OF HALLA HUHM

A Report by the National Trust for Historic Preservation for the Henry M.

Challenging Sprawl: Organizational Responses to a National Problem

Taglined "A Newsletter of the National Trust for Historic Preservation," Forum News is appropriately well designed and informative.

Forum News

A July report issued by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the National Trust for Historic Preservation suggests an alternative: Let the park service borrow money to finance construction.

National pork service?

In 1996 the National Trust for Historic Preservation named New Mexico's abode churches among the 12 most endangered places in the country.

Rehabbing churches, restoring lives

An increasing number of states began passing conservation easement laws--a 1984 report by the National Trust for Historic Preservation listed 44 states with such legislation.

Conservation easements: are they for you?

NEW YORK -- American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation today announced the popular vote winners in their Partners in Preservation Program.

Brooklyn and the Bronx Win the Battle of the Boroughs

Partners in Preservation, a community-based initiative created by American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2006 to raise awareness of the preservation needs of historic places, recently launched its 2016 campaign in honor of the National Park Services Centennial.

United States : "Open House Weekend" Planned at National Parks Vying for $2 Million in Preservation Grants

In partnership with several local advocates, the Forest Fire Lookout Association, the Forest Service and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Washington Trust participated in the legal defense of the Forest Service's actions, arguing that the Forest Service has an obligation to act as a good steward for historic resources under the agency's jurisdiction.

Nominations sought for 'Most Endangered Historic Properties' list

National Trust for Historic Preservation, a US-based government agency for the preservation of historic buildings and neighbourhoods, has announced a new offer for guests at Historic Hotels of America properties, in celebration of its new website.

-National Trust for Historic Preservation Announces New Offer for Guests at Historic Hotels of America