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American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced that 15 Chicagoland historic sites will receive American Express Partners in Preservation grants as part of the company's $1 million commitment to preservation efforts in the Chicago Area.
The American Express Partners in Preservation grant award winners are:
- Winner of the public vote, The On Leong Merchant Association
Building/ Pui-Tak Center,
- Bohemian National Cemetery,
- Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall,
- Great Lakes Naval Station,
- Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cathedral,
- Homan Square Power House,
- Humboldt Park Stables and Receptory,
- Peabody Estate at Mayslake,
- Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church,
- Robie House,
- South Side Community Art Center,
- Spring Grove Fish Hatchery,
- Unity Temple,
- Viking Ship and
- Von Steuben High School.
In addition, American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced that they will be giving a $5,000 award to each of the remaining 10 Partners in Preservation sites in recognition of their participation in the initiative and their commitment to preservation efforts.
Your support is still needed to protect and preserve Chicagoland’s unique and diverse cultural heritage We invite you to become involved in efforts to preserve the 25 Partners in Preservation sites and other historic locations that enrich community life in Chicago and its surrounding counties and encourage you to continue sharing personal photos and stories on this website. Additionally, consider volunteering at one of sites, making a donation of your own or take a tour if your favorite site is open to the public. Your ongoing participation helps to ensure the continuing vitality of Chicagoland through the preservation of the places that matter to us all.
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