May is National Historic Preservation Month and we want to share with you various ways to explore and participate.
Do you know which buildings and neighborhoods are already designated as historic landmarks that are listed on the National Register in Stamford or another town? Here are links to learn more.
To take a quick look at Stamford’s landmarks, try this link: https://catalog.archives.gov/search?q=Stamford,%20Connecticut&f.ancestorNaIds=121044840
For a more technical approach, click here: https://catalog.archives.gov/search?q=Stamford,%20Connecticut&f.ancestorNaIds=121044840
Do you know of historic places in your neighborhood or others in Stamford or other cities? Send us pictures and descriptions of your favorite places.
Do you know of an historic building or place that is threatened with demolition or other destruction? Let us know. Write your comments here or send an email to president@hnppimc.org
You can also explore or take action on the statewide website of Preservation Connecticut: https://preservationct.org/action-center
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has created ways “experience historic places, virtually.”
Here is the link: https://savingplaces.org/preservationmonth#.XrKVQqhKhPZ
Here is an historic building in Stamford that is slated for renovation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._J._Starr_Barn_and_Carriage_House
Judy Norinsky, Historic Neighborhood Preservation President