2009 Awards

Each year, the National Trust for Historic Preservation celebrates the best of preservation by presenting National Preservation Awards to individuals and organizations whose contributions demonstrate excellence in historic preservation. This is the third in a series of videos highlighting 2009's winners.

Fort Piqua Plaza, Piqua, Ohio
Though it had once welcomed famous guests such as Harry Houdini, Teddy Roosevelt, and William Taft, the Fort Piqua Hotel stood vacant for decades – until the City of Piqua created a nonprofit development corporation to transform the faded landmark into a bright new home for the local library. Learn more »

Do you know of a deserving individual, organization, agency, or project? We are now accepting nominations for the 2010 National Preservation Awards. Click here for more information.

National Trust for Historic Preservation

The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded non-profit organization, works to save America's historic places.

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Each year the National Trust for Historic Preservation celebrates the best of preservation by presenting National Preservation Awards to individuals and organizations whose contributions demonstrate excellence in historic preservation. This is the second in a series of videos highlighting 2009's winners.

Rebuilding Together New Orleans, New Orleans, La.
In just four years since Hurricane Katrina, this determined band of volunteers and staff members who comprise this nonprofit community group has rebuilt 159 properties and returned 314 senior citizens to their homes. Learn more »

Do you know of a deserving individual, organization, agency, or project? We are now accepting nominations for the 2010 National Preservation Awards. Click here for more information.

National Trust for Historic Preservation

The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded non-profit organization, works to save America's historic places.

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Each year the National Trust for Historic Preservation celebrates the best of preservation by presenting National Preservation Awards to individuals and organizations whose contributions demonstrate excellence in historic preservation. This is the first in a series of videos highlighting 2009's winners.

Cavallo Point Lodge at Golden Gate, San Francisco, Calif.
Established in 1866, Fort Baker sits in the Marin Headlands. After the base closed in 2002, Fort Baker became part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and now, following a $100 million renovation, is home to a stunning new lodge. Learn more »

Do you know of a deserving individual, organization, agency, or project? We are now accepting nominations for the 2010 National Preservation Awards. Click here for more information.

National Trust for Historic Preservation

The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded non-profit organization, works to save America's historic places.

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