For Immediate Release
Contact: Atticus Rominger
atticusrominger@romingermedia.com
p 205.572.1370
Main Street Birmingham and the National Trust for Historic Preservation to focus on renovation of 4th Avenue Landmark
Points of Interest
- Main Street Birmingham and the National Trust for Historic Preservation to focus renovation project on 4th Avenue’s historic Masonic Temple
- 21 local architects, developers, other professionals will consult on proposals
- January 10-17, with public presentations at the Temple January 16th at 5:30pm
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (January 5, 2009) - The city of Birmingham will serve as a living laboratory for preservation issues in 2009. Main Street Birmingham, Inc. and the Alabama Trust for Historic Preservation are hosting a week-long Preservation Leadership Training workshop in Birmingham from January 10-17, 2009. The National Trust for Historic Preservation program is designed for community leaders who influence preservation activities in their areas. Participants will study and develop reuse proposals for the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, a landmark in Birmingham’s historic 4th Avenue Business District. Proposals for the building will be presented to the public at the Temple on Friday, January 16 at 5:30pm.
The workshop, made possible by the support of Alabama Power Company Foundation, Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust, Alabama Department of Tourism, Southern Progress Corporation, Balch & Bingham LLP, Brookmont Realty Group LLC, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, and Brown Chambless Architects, emphasizes the most up-to-date, effective preservation techniques including training in current preservation practices, issues and action strategies. Sessions will include classroom lectures, tours, team projects, role playing and participatory learning experiences.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a nonprofit membership organization bringing people together to protect, enhance and enjoy the places that matter to them. With headquarters in Washington, DC, 9 regional and field offices, 29 historic sites and partner organizations in all 50 states, the National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to people committed to saving places, connecting us to our history and collectively shaping the future of America’s stories. For more information visit www.PreservationNation.org.
Main Street Birmingham, Inc. is a nonprofit agency under contract with the City of Birmingham to implement the BEACON program for neighborhood commercial district revitalization. The program targets nine urban commercial districts to strengthen economic development by utilizing the National Main Street Center’s Four Point Approach™ of design, organization, economic restructuring and promotion. For more information visit MainstreetBham.org.
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