Help Save America's National Treasures
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Discover Treasures by:
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Closure (1 Places)
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Demolition (3 Places)
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Inappropriate Development (5 Places)
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Insufficient Protection (9 Places)
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Lack of Funding (13 Places)
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Neglect (7 Places)
Help These Treasures Today
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Region:West
Until recently, there was no clear protection for sites within this 4,726-acre archaeological area.
Threats:Insufficient Protection
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Region:West
This exuberant 1886 Queen Anne-style Victorian struggles as a house museum.
Threats:Lack of Funding
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Region:South
The birthplace of the blues is threatened by funding cuts and neglect of historic properties.
Threats:Lack of Funding
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Region:West
The oldest in the nation, the Willamette's historic canal and locks are currently closed.
Threats:Lack of Funding
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Region:South
The iconic, earthquake-damaged cathedral faces preservation needs in excess of $50 million.
Threats:Lack of Funding
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Region:South
The 1907 Beaux-Arts railroad station is being expanded to serve 21st-century travelers.
Threats:Inappropriate Development
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Region:Midwest
Beautiful historic buildings on this 90-acre campus suffer from deferred maintenance.
Threats:Lack of Funding
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Region:West
The artist colony that was home to one of America's most renowned ceramicists faces funding cuts.
Threats:Lack of Funding
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Region:Northeast
Once home to the Negro League Baseball, the stadium has fallen victim to neglect and vandalism.
Threats:Neglect
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Region:Northeast
Often called the "Statue of Liberty of the Sea," this historic vessel lacks a permanent home.
Threats:Insufficient Protection
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Region:South
Threatened by road widening, this site requires restoration and a new stewardship plan.
Threats:Lack of Funding
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Region:South
Hundreds of historic schools built for African American students have been neglected or demolished.
Threats:Neglect
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Region:West
This sacred site for Native Americans is threatened by uranium mining.
Threats:Inappropriate Development
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Region:Northeast
Dominated by a stunning Gothic Revival mansion, this historic site faces maintenance challenges.
Threats:Lack of Funding
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Region:South
The birthplace of self-emancipation could be threatened by inappropriate development.
Threats:Insufficient Protection
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Region:South
The character of this beloved coastal city is threatened by growing cruise ship tourism.
Threats:Insufficient Protection
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Region:Midwest
The Department of Veterans Affairs has plans to close and abandon this historic facility.
Threats:Closure
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Region:South
This historically African American commercial area is threatened by inappropriate development.
Threats:Inappropriate Development
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Region:West
Several historic industrial structures at the Port of Los Angeles are slated for demolition.
Threats:Demolition
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Region:Midwest
Protected by a levee, this village could be relocated or demolished pending Army Corps review.
Threats:Insufficient Protection
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Region:West
Rehabilitation work is underway at one of America's last, great pioneer dude ranches.
Threats:Insufficient Protection
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Region:Northeast
The site of George Washington’s victory over the British is threatened by housing development.
Threats:Inappropriate Development
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Region:Midwest
This serene presidential historic site is threatened by a proposed new roadway.
Threats:Inappropriate Development
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Region:South
Scores of courthouses throughout the Lone Star State are in disrepair due to inadequate funding.
Threats:Lack of Funding
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Region:Northeast
The human rights activist’s Boston home is deteriorating and needs rehabilitation.
Threats:Lack of Funding
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Region:Midwest
Thousands of historic post office buildings across the country may be threatened by closure.
Threats:Insufficient Protection
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Region:Northeast
Historic buildings on the island’s south side are unrestored and off limits to visitors.
Threats:Lack of Funding
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Region:West
A collection of historic bridges spanning the Merced River are being considered for removal.
Threats:Demolition
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Region:Midwest
The cloverleaf-shaped Modernist icon could be demolished by owner Northwestern University.
Threats:Demolition
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Region:West
These sites that mark transformative moments in world history are deteriorating.
Threats:Insufficient Protection
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Region:South
A sentimental favorite among Miami residents, the 6,566-seat stadium has been closed for 20 years.
Threats:Lack of Funding
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Region:Northeast
The training center and gym owned by heavyweight champ has no formal historic designation.
Threats:Insufficient Protection
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