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What sings ‘America the Beautiful’ more loudly than the natural landscape of our country? Check out my latest blog highlighting five distinctive national park features named for events that took place on July 4. #nationalparks #nationalparksconservationassociation
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Little Tokyo in LA is on the 2024 America's 11 Most Endangered Places 2024 (National Trust for Historic Preservation). I stumbled upon this area accidentally when I worked in downtown LA in the early 2000s and it became a quick favorite for its great food, shops, and history (of course). It's one of Los Angeles's second-oldest ethnic communities. Established in 1885 by Japanese seaman Hamanosuke Shigeta, it burgeoned into a thriving community by 1900, serving as a significant urban enclave for Japanese Americans. However, World War II brought upheaval as Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated, leaving behind a void filled by black residents from the Deep South who migrated north to fill a labor shortage in the war defense industry. In this little period, Little Tokyo evolved into Bronzeville, a vibrant cultural center for black businesses and art. The neighborhood buzzed with activity, as the wartime shifts ran 24 hours a day, and renowned performers like Count Basie, Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, and Charlie Parker graced the stages of Bronzeville's black-owned breakfast clubs. This scene evaporated as the Japanese returned to the area and wartime work dried up. Concerns like gentrification and displacement play a big part in Little Tokyo's story now. (sources: Charlotta Bass Journalism & Justice Lab USC & Advisory Council on National Preservation). You can read the full list of Endangered places below, and also learn how to support these diverse historic places so their stories can endure.
Introducing the 2024 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places! This year’s list exemplifies the National Trust’s continued commitment to telling the full American story, with a diverse array of sites both inside and outside the continental United States. One theme connecting the list is the power of communities to come together to combat erasure and protect the cultural landmarks, treasured local businesses, restaurants, customs, and traditions that help tell the layered stories of those who’ve called a place home. This year’s list challenges us to broaden our perspectives about American history, what it means to save places, and what our goals for preservation should be. The 2024 Sites, in alphabetical order, are: - Cindy Walker House in Mexia, Texas - Eatonville, Florida - Estate Whim Museum, Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands - Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, Athens, New York - Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California - Minute Man National Historical Park, Walden, and Nearby Landmarks, Massachusetts - New Salem Baptist Church, Tams, West Virginia - Roosevelt High School, Gary, Indiana - Sitka Tlingit Clan Houses, Sitka, Alaska - Tangier American Legation, Tangier, Morocco - Wilderness Battlefield Area, Orange County, Virginia Read more about these significant sites and learn how you can support them: https://ow.ly/eolK50RntFa And join us for the next 11 days as we highlight one site each day!
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10 Best Things to Do in Massachusetts Massachusetts is a state in the Northeastern United States' New England region. It's renowned for its fascinating history, stunning coastline, and energetic cities. It can be challenging to know where to begin with so much to give. The top ten things to do in Massachusetts are listed below: #Massachusetts #USA #England #Tourism
For those interested, the full transcript of Michael Gove's address at RIBA on 19th December can be found by following the link below. His updates on the Cambridge 2040 plan is toward the end of the speech. The main points have been covered in the media, including the proposed establishment of a new development corporation and an update on new sources of water supply for Cambridge to come "in the new year". However, the key point for me is the stated ambition for future development to "set the standard for how we protect and preserve what makes a city special and also how we design and equip it for the century ahead". A grand ambition and one that we must work towards being lived up to. https://lnkd.in/eskv4xfG
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https://lnkd.in/gzmvq-CN Explore Texas: Where Rich History Meets Bold Landscapes Texas: Where Bold Landscapes Meet Rich History Nestled in the heart of the United States, Texas stands as a colossal state with a personality as vast and diverse as its landscapes. From the expansive deserts and rolling hills to the bustling metropolises, Texas is a tapestry of history, culture, and natural wonders. In this detailed blog, we embark on a journey to unravel the essence of the Lone Star State, exploring its unique attractions, rich heritage, and the unmistakable spirit that sets it apart.