Photograph © John Rogers Photography
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Washington, D.C. (May 20, 2008) –
Today, the National
Trust for Historic Preservation named The Statler Hilton Hotel in
Dallas, Texas to its 2008 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic
Places. This annual list highlights
important examples of the nation’s architectural, cultural and natural
heritage that are at risk for destruction or irreparable damage.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
- If you are a resident of Dallas, contact the City Council to advocate
for Dallas' historic landmark designation of the Statler Hilton Hotel.
- Join Preservation Dallas and participate in MOD COM, a committee devoted
to learning more about the history and preservation of post-World War
II buildings, landscapes and sites. Information is online at preservationdallas.org.
- Learn more about the Recent Past. (www.recentpast.org)
- Modernist buildings in Dallas are often threatened.... including many
smaller ones which may not be known by local preservationists. Be aware
of other modernist buildings in Dallas and share this information with
Preservation Dallas (www.preservationdallas.org).
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