The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced the 2008 theme of "This Place Matters" in an effort to celebrate and call attention to the diverse and irreplaceable heritage of this country. Missouri Preservation will celebrate the month by announcing its 2008 Most Endangered Historic Places list in May. It will focus on the importance of preserving these special places and why they matter to our nation's heritage. Watch for opportunities to celebrate throughout the state, where local organizations will hold a variety of tours and celebrations of the local culture and architecture.
Most Endangered Historic Places Announcement
The 2008 Most Endangered Historic Places List Announcement will take place at a press conference at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Fairfax (the James Collier Marshall House) at 9407 Manchester Road in Rock Hill, MO. This property is located at the corner of Manchester and McKnight Roads in Rock Hill, in the St. Louis area. Missouri Preservation Board President Jeff Brambila will make the announcement.
MISSOURI COURTHOUSES
Missouri Preservation is pleased to announce the publication of Missouri Courthouses.
This richly illustrated volume records the buildings of Missouri's 114 counties and is filled with history and nostalgic stories of the daily heroes and occasional villains who bring these buildings to life. The 81/2" x 11" hardcover volume contains 144 pages of text complemented with over 200 photographs of every courthouse across the state. Missouri Courthouses celebrates these county seats as symbols of civic pride and monuments to community and tradition.
Missouri Courthouses will retail for $39.95. Shipment is anticipated for January 2007. Do join us in this exciting opportunity!
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