Many councils followed, responding to the growing interest in protect historic sites threatened by post-war development.
Klebnikov's Russian heritage and concern for that nation's people and historic sites were frequently cited.
By the time Mr. Monroe arrived, however, historic sites were losing their appeal to Americans.
Developers often target long-abandoned historic sites believing they can greatly improve the property's value.
The location was chosen because it was far away from the Apollo landings and other historic sites.
Allakala overlooks the old part of the port and has a fantastic location for all the historic sites.
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Hampi had been designated a world heritage site by UNESCO, the UN agency concerned with preservation of historic sites.
Early maps focused on historic sites, stopping points and views that could be included in relatively short walking tours.
Everywhere in Ethiopia, locals have offered help, friendship and great food to go with their stunning scenery and historic sites.
Historic sites such as Somerset House on the north bank are also being re-developed to link them with the river.
The process will enable the documentation of the country's local traditions, skills and historic sites, some of which are fast deteriorating and disappearing.
It would involve improvements and repairs to historic sites, including the abbey which has been closed for two years because of safety fears.
There is also a tour of the historic sites and points of interest in Delhi, gourmet Indian cuisine, and a unique elephant-back safari.
London's National Theatre is one of four historic sites to receive funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund for "wash and brush up" restoration work.
The document also encourages the use of locally-sourced building materials, rather than bringing it in from elsewhere, when repairs are made to historic sites.
With these shallow-draft boats, known as Zodiacs, you can visit penguin rookeries, scientific research stations and historic sites, and also go on "Zodiac cruises" through fields of beautiful icebergs.
The unit's experts have been custodians of the city's historic sites and artefacts - including the medieval city walls and vaults - for more than 50 years.
Monastic communities continue to live throughout Angkor, with Buddhist monks often passing through the historic sites on their way to and from their pagodas (a blend of temple and monastery).
For centuries a Scandinavian stronghold, the low, grassy Orkneys offer a different flavour entirely to the mainland, and are rich with historic sites that predate the Egyptian pyramids.
To limit the impact of vandalism on historic sites, park rangers closed 308 acres of Rattlesnake Canyon until the end of the month, citing the escalating problem.
The U.S. secretary of state's tour of the industrial northwest, accompanied by her UK counterpart Jack Straw, saw her visit historic sites, meet with dignitaries and attend gala events.
Tel Aviv, often considered the New York City of Israel, is seeing the value in restoring its historic sites, like the ancient port city of Jaffa and the storied Hatachana train station.
Some suggest that Saudi Arabia's rulers don't concern themselves much about preserving these historic sites because their interpretation of Islam regards venerating holy places as akin to idol worship.
These places were icons then and now, and they make for great television and fantastic places to visit as historic sites, because they contain all of those complex, compelling and interwoven stories.
The grant, along with others designated to restore 71 historic sites across the country, were awarded Friday by Save America's Treasures, a partnership between the White House Millennium Council, the National Park Service, and the National Trust.
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Partners in Preservation, a program we created with the National Trust for Historic Preservation to help restore, preserve and revitalize historic sites, asks the community to vote for the historic place they would most like to receive preservation funding from American Express.
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Moreover, this platform is expected to contribute to fostering sustainable development within these countries by building national capacities for cultural industries and tourism, and enhancing the visibility of the countless historic sites, cultural events, festivals and traditions that abound along the historical Silk Roads.
"These homes represented the creation of immense wealth at the turn of the century in the United States, the kind of wealth acquired through fundamental commodities like water, gold, oil and food, " said Katherine Malone-France, the National Trust for Historic Preservation's historic sites director of outreach, education and support.
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