Citizens in Louisiana are joining thousands of individuals around the country as part of a nationwide celebration of 2008 National Preservation Month. This Place Matters is the theme of the month-long tribute, which is sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The FHL was charged by the Legislature in House Concurrent Resolution 89 to “examine and evaluate the entire...
Acomprehensive architectural assessment of the Medical Center of New Orleans was released in August by the Foundation for Historical Louisiana (FHL) demonstrating that “Big Charity” can be rehabilitated as a state-of-the art medical and teaching facility according to RMJM Hillier, the architectural firm that conducted the assessment.
Since the National Trust created Preservation Week in 1971 to spotlight grassroots preservation efforts in America, it has grown into...
FHL Mission Demonstrated in Year’s Major Preservation Advocacy Projects.
Through 2007, the Foundation for Historical Louisiana (FHL) has demonstrated its mission, “Preserving the architectural and cultural heritage of Louisiana,” especially on major historical buildings in imminent danger of loss to their communities. Since Katrina and Rita, the FHL has expanded its preservation efforts, utilizing its...
The board of directors of the Foundation for Historical Louisiana (FHL) is currently undertaking a number of significant preservation advocacy projects. Two key projects of significance are located in the Greater New Orleans area and are historically and economically significant to the state: Historic Shushan Lakefront Airport and Charity Hospital, also known as The Medical Center of New Orleans. These two landmarks, along with nine others, were recently named as...
Knowledge and advocacy of historic preservation are attributes recognized annually by the Foundation for Historical Louisiana through its Preservation Awards. This year, the FHL will salute four individuals for outstanding work in cultural and historic preservation and name three...
Two monumental properties in greater New Orleans have been nominated for the Louisiana Landmarks Society “ Most Endangered List” by the Foundation for Historical Louisiana (FHL) in unanimous action taken recently by its Board of Directors. Both state-owned...
Foundation Named National Trust Partner. Gulf Coast Principles of Recovery Unveiled...
National Trust for Historic Preservation Convenes Preservationists at Old Governor's Mansion to Discuss Katrina Restoration Efforts.