Most Endangered Lists: Preserving Historical Architecture; Preserving The Story Of All Of Us

In my mind, genealogy and historical architecture preservation go hand in hand.  All over the United States, there are homes and factories that lie unused, unloved and in terrible disrepair.  Many consider these buildings an eyesore and are happy to be rid of them for new development.  Many others know that that the termite eaten wooden home was that of the first settler of their town.  They know that the crumbling brick building at the end of Main Street was long ago the factory that drew people to their city and made their area flourish.  These structures tell the history of who our ancestors were.  They point to why we are where we are today.

There is something you can do to bring attention to and help save our architectural history.  Each year, preservation societies all over the US seek nominees for the most endangered architecture in their area.  Below is a list of organizations which are seeking nominations for their 2013 Most Endangered lists or their current Most Endangered lists.  Please look through the list to see if there is anything you can do to help. Although I can’t list all of the current endangered lists, I encourage you to seek out your local preservation or historical society to help save our architectural past so that future generations can see our past and look to our future.  Thanks!

Endangered Properties of West Virginia 2013

Providence RI Preservation Society Most Endangered Property Nomination Form

 

Indiana Landmarks 2012 10 Most Endangered

 

Landmarks Illinois Ten Most Endangered Historic Places

 

D.C. Preservation League Endangered Places Nomination Form

 

The Georgia Trust 2013 Places In Peril

 

Kansas Preservation Alliance 2012 Endangered Places

 

Preservation Massachusetts Preserve Mass Barns Program

 

Preservation Ohio 2012 Most Endangered Historic Sites

 

Preservation Oklahoma 2012 Endangered Places

 

Preservation Pennsylvania 20 Year Retrospective of Pennsylvania At Risk

 

National Trust For Historic Preservation List of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places

 

Arizona Preservation Foundation 2012 Most Historic Places