A recap of the 2021 Pillar Awards, bringing preservationists together from across the state and beyond to celebrate Hermes Mallea, MCR/Morse Development, and PBDW Architects. Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, the League raised over $330,000 so far to support our statewide work.
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As one of the League’s first events of 2021, our Excelsior Society was honored to welcome A’Lelia Bundles and Julie Seely to speak about their work in sharing the stories of their families and preserving their historic family homes.
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In an article published by Spotlight News on January 6, 2021 (“Demolition of old Central Avenue school/community center is underway”), the demolition news of the former Colonie Village School was shared, but no mention was made of the building’s historic importance. League President Jay DiLorenzo submitted a Letter to the Editor to correct this oversight and reaffirm the League’s stance that this site could have and should have been saved.
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Back in September, we shared an update from Greg Socinski, who had been interning with the League to complete a survey of extant opera houses in New York. We’re happy to report that the initial survey is complete and Greg created a handy map that plots out all of New York’s existing opera houses (that we know of), including photos and location details when available.
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If you are in need of some ideas for the preservationist, history nerd, or old house lover in your life, we’ve got you covered. It’s been a hard year for all the local shops and nonprofits that make our communities vibrant. We hope you consider shopping local (and early!) this holiday season whenever possible.
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We are honored to recognize the people who are using historic preservation to build stronger neighborhoods, create local jobs, provide affordable housing, open our eyes to overlooked history, and save the places that are special to all of us.
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We stand with our Black colleagues and collaborators, and people everywhere who speak out against racism. We believe that our work as preservationists means telling complete stories even when those stories are difficult or painful.
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We checked in with our colleagues at Adirondack Architectural Heritage to see how their organization has been adapting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what they had to say.
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A last minute move to a virtual event allowed Historic Albany Foundation to maintain a connection with their community and support their mission in the process.
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The Zabar Family Scholarship Program is a partnership between Lori Zabar, the Zabar Family Foundation, and the Preservation League to award three annual scholarships of $1,000 each to the best and brightest preservation students from around the state.
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For more than a quarter of a century, the Preservation League has presented the Pillar of New York Award to those who have demonstrated a deep understanding of the value of New York’s historic resources by taking extraordinary actions to protect, preserve and promote those assets. Through the Pillar Award the League recognizes and applauds those whose unwavering commitment to New York’s cultural and architectural heritage have made them role models throughout the Empire State and beyond.
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The Preservation League was saddened to learn of the passing of longtime League Trustee Matthew Bender, on February 23, 2020. Matthew was a dedicated supporter of the League for many years and a committed preservationist with a love of New York State and, particularly, Albany. He was a regular on our trustee tours and served on several of our committeeThe League is incredibly grateful to Matthew for donating the League’s headquarters building to the League in the late 1990’s.
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This EPIP loan is part of a project that will invest $750,000 provide ADA accessibility, replace HVAC systems and address foundation, structural and moisture issues including roofing, gutters, masonry repairs, and restoring the building’s main entrance.
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This EPIP loan will be used to fund the rebuilding of foundation walls, replacement of first floor flooring, mold mitigation, removal of flood debris, replacement of HVAC and electrical equipment as well as facade work.
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The Times Union took notice of our campaign to #SavetheUrger and the backlash the state is facing.
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The future of New York's historic canal fleet is uncertain. We need your support to protect the Urger and the other historic Erie Canal vessels that provide an authentic link to our past!
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