American Express & the National Trust for Historic Preservation Award More Than $1 Million in Grants to Five National Treasur...
November 06 2015 - 11:23AM
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Sites capture the American experience and
connect communities to the history of their parks
American Express and the National Trust for Historic
Preservation today announced $1 million in funding to support the
restoration and preservation of five National Treasure sites, in or
adjacent to National Parks. National Treasures are endangered
buildings, neighborhoods, communities and landscapes that reveal
the vibrancy of the American story.
These grants complement a $5 million commitment made earlier
this year by American Express to increase volunteerism and
encourage people of all backgrounds to rediscover their parks –
particularly in urban areas. These accessible sites represent a
unique perspective on the American experience.
“The parks receiving these generous grants from American Express
reflect important chapters in our nation’s rich history, from Negro
League Baseball to architectural Modernism, and the railroad boom
to the Civil Rights Era,” said Stephanie K. Meeks, president and
CEO, National Trust for Historic Preservation. “American Express’
timely support of these preservation projects at such diverse
places will give more Americans access to appreciate these National
Treasures for generations to come.”
“As the presenting partner of the National Treasures program,
American Express has pledged to save and sustain historic places
that represent our country’s rich history,” said Timothy J.
McClimon, president, American Express Foundation. “The sites we
have selected to receive funding reflect the great diversity of the
American experience. By preserving these sites, we are helping to
ensure their legacy and cultural significance for future
generations.”
The National Treasures receiving grants are:
- Hinchliffe Stadium (Paterson, New
Jersey): Opened in 1932, the cast concrete, art-deco style
stadium is one of the few remaining sports grounds in the country
associated with Negro League baseball. In 1997, the stadium closed
because of a lack of funding and structural issues. This grant will
preserve two original ticket booths at the entrance to the
complex.
- Pullman Historic District (Chicago,
Illinois): Built in 1880, the nation’s first model industrial
town attracted skilled workers to the Pullman Palace Car Company,
where the first African-American labor union was born. Today, the
district is a National Monument, and showcases a revitalized
historic neighborhood that honors the important role the town’s
residents played in American history. This grant will restore the
original multicolored, stained-glass windows at the Hotel
Florence.
- Painted Desert Community Complex
(Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona): Completed in 1963,
the collection of steel, glass, and masonry buildings, designed by
modernist architect Richard Neutra, are one of the earliest
examples of modern architecture in a National Park. The complex is
still in use today, but limited funding for repairs and maintenance
have impaired the condition of the buildings. This grant will
restore the glass storefront of the Oasis Building.
- Sweet Auburn Historic District
(Atlanta, Georgia): Listed on the U.S. National Register of
Historic Places in 1974, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National
Historic Site, located in the district, commemorates the leader’s
birthplace and significance within the American Civil Rights
Movement. This grant will fund the preservation of five Victorian
and shotgun homes on Dr. King’s childhood street.
The fifth grantee will be announced at a later date.
American Express is deeply committed to historic preservation
and has provided more than $50 million in grants to preserve more
than 500 historic places globally. Since 2013, American Express has
served as the Presenting Partner of the National Trust for Historic
Preservation’s National Treasures program, which aims to save
endangered cultural and historic places across the United States of
America. Through the program, American Express has supported the
preservation of National Treasures throughout the country
including: Haas-Lilienthal House (San Francisco, California),
Nantucket Lightship/LV-112 (Boston, Massachusetts), Miami Marine
Stadium (Miami, Florida) and Union Station (Washington, D.C).
Mr. McClimon today will speak about American Express’ commitment
to preservation at PastForward, the National Preservation
Conference, in Washington, D.C.
About American Express
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customers with access to products, insights and experiences that
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About the National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for
Historic Preservation, a privately-funded nonprofit organization,
works to save America’s historic places.
Learn more at www.savingplaces.org and connect with us on
www.facebook.com/NationalTrustforHistoricPreservation and www.twitter.com/savingplaces.
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Media:American ExpressJocelyn Seidenfeld,
212-640-0555jocelyn.f.seidenfeld@aexp.comorNational Trust for
Historic PreservationAndy Grabel,
202-588-6025agrabel@savingplaces.org
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