- New list of historic places in America most in danger and needing restoration.
- The National Trust curated the list which includes historic buildings in disrepair as well as other sites vulnerable to natural disasters.
- These 11 locations are spread across the United States, from coast-to-coast.
The National Trust revealed its list of America’s 11 Most Endangered historic places for the year, which includes sites throughout the U.S., including California, Florida Texas and New York.
The National Trust has published a list every year since 1988 of America’s most endangered historic places to encourage people to take action to preserve them. Since the list was created, more than 360 endangered sites have now been identified, supported and preserved. Only a small number have lost their status.
Carol Quillen is the president and CEO at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. She said, “In the United States there are many historic sites that are in danger, either because of natural disasters or neglect. Travel + Leisure. The list of sites this year has been a source of inspiration for passionate supporters in the surrounding communities. They have worked together to preserve these landmarks, and to repurpose them to benefit the public now and in the future. Their leadership shows how preservation can create stronger communities with a reenergized local economy and a healthier atmosphere for all.
This year, the endangered sites highlighted are:
- Cedar Key in Florida: An archipelago made up of many small islands, which are threatened by rising sea levels and hurricanes.
- French Broad and Swannanoa River Corridors in Western North Carolina In 2024, Hurricane Helene severely damaged the area that includes Asheville.
- Hotel Casa Blanca, Idlewild, Michigan: The former hotel is located in a historical Black resort community. It has been empty for over 30 year.
- May Hicks Curtis House, Flagstaff, Arizona: The home of the woman in Arizona who sewn the first state flag, the Arizona State Flag, in 1911. It must be relocated but it also needs to be restored and preserved.
- Mystery Castle, Phoenix A building designed and hand-built by Boyce Luther, who had no formal training. It was built for his daughter between 1934-1945. The building was abandoned and neglected over several years.
- Oregon Caves Chateau, Caves Junction, Oregon: An important lodge within the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve has been closed due to extensive repairs and restoration since 2018.
- Pamunkey Indian Reservation (King William County), Virginia Home to the Pamunkey people since 15,000 years. This area is threatened by rising sea level and increasing storms.
- San Juan Hotel in San Juan, Texas, a former board house built in the 1920s that needs to be renovated.
- Terminal Island Japanese American Tuna Street Buildings, Los Angeles: The only two remaining buildings on a street where a vibrant Japanese American community once thrived before being forcibly removed by the Nazis during World War II. These buildings need to be protected from demolition.
- The Turtle at Niagara Falls, New York also known as the Native American Center for the Living Arts, which has sat vacant for nearly 30 years.
- The Wellington Pine Hill, New York The hotel is a living example of large-scale wooden-frame resorts, which were common in Catskills during the late 19th-century.
