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Introducing Maine’s Most Endangered Historic Properties
In 1996, Maine Preservation launched a major initiative to raise public awareness of the need to save endangered and threatened historic places and cultural landscapes across Maine.
Today, Maine’s Most Endangered Historic Properties has developed into our signature program. Over the last 12 years, 78 properties and ten statewide thematic property types have made our Most Endangered list. 22 of these formerly endangered places have been rescued and 16 are making positive strides toward success. Only seven have been lost to demolition.
"Most Endangered" status does not ensure the protection of a site or provide funding; however, it helps, sometimes significantly, to raise local awareness and helps focus the work that often leads to rescue. Our professional staff and Board of Trustees provide leadership and encouragement to support the local rescue of significant historic structures, sites and landscapes across Maine.
Nominations are broadly solicited each spring then reviewed by the Outreach Committee before being presented to the full Board of Trustees for their vote of approval. The criteria is simple: the property must be historically significant, the threat must be compelling, and there must be a strong demonstrated local effort prepared to invest time, energy and money to rescue the historic property.
The stories are inspiring. The needs are great. Your involvement is essential. View the list of Most Endangered Historic Properties by year - click here. Announcing Maine's Most Endangered Historic Resources of 2008 Attention Most Endangered Alumni! Click here for easy and fun status report survey! ______________________________________ 2007 Most Endangered Historic Properties Maine Preservation Supports Little River Light Station's 2006 Plumbing Project! Find a Most Endangered Historic Property near you Read inspiring success stories to learn how they turned a threat into a success Contribute to the Preserve Maine Fund – a dedicated fund for Most Endangered properties Learn more about statewide thematic threatened property types: Barns and Agricultural Outbuildings Traditional Main Streets and Downtowns Join Maine Preservation and start making a difference today! |
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