http://www.mnpreservation.org ... to preserve, protect, and promote Minnesota's historic resources. Thu, 15 May 2008 19:54:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Finance and Commerce Magazine May 9th 2008 By: Brian Johnson Fresh air, open spaces and good food. When it came to treating tuberculosis in the early part of the 20th century, that's just what doctors ordered. And that's probably why the state of Minnesota built the Aw-Gwah-Ching complex, the state's first center for ... http://www.mnpreservation.org/2008/05/15/historic-aw-gwah-ching-site-nears-date-with-wrecking-ball/ Preservation Alliance of Minnesota Vice Chair, Amy Douma, was recently featured in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's "40 under 40," that highlights outstanding business leaders. Amy, associate vice president and architect for Hammel Green & Abrahamson (HGA) Architects, was highlighted for her commitment to medical design and preservation of ... http://www.mnpreservation.org/2008/05/14/alliance-vice-chair-highlighted-in-mplsst-paul-business-journal/ Question: What do an abandoned jail, a small town bank, below ground resources, and a mid-century Modern icon all have in common? Answer: They are all listed on the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota's 2008 Ten Most Endangered Historic Places List. On Thursday May 1, 2008 the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota officially ... http://www.mnpreservation.org/2008/05/14/2008-ten-most-endangered-announced/ Saint Mary's University of Minnesota April 2, 2008 Winonans Gaut and Neff honored for Courthouse Controversy Chronology WINONA, Minn. - Winona authors Dr. Greg Gaut and Marsha Neff received the David Stanley Gebhard Award from the Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians at their annual meeting and banquet on March 26 ... http://www.mnpreservation.org/2008/05/08/winonans-gaut-and-neff-honored-for-courthouse-controversy-chronology/ The Foshay Soiree: A Roaring 20's Restoration Friday, August 22, 2008 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $50 per person for Alliance members / $60 for nonmembers Proceeds benefit the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota Mark your calendar now to be one of the first to celebrate the restoration of Minnesota's beloved Foshay Tower, reopening in ... http://www.mnpreservation.org/2008/05/07/save-the-date-for-the-foshay-soiree/ The Friends of Minnesota Barns are offering several workshops this summer for preserving historic barns. For more information on classes offered, contact Christina Harrison at 612.870.9775. June 7th - The Art of Stone Masonry A workshop held at Dream Acres Farm, near Spring Valley in Fillmore County, is being lead by ... http://www.mnpreservation.org/2008/05/05/friends-of-minnesota-barns-offering-barn-preservation-workshops/ MAY IS NATIONAL PRESERVATION MONTH Minnesota events recognizes historic properties during Sesquicentennial (SAINT PAUL, MINN.-April 30, 2008) - In May 2008, Minnesotans will join thousands of individuals around the country in the nationwide celebration of National Preservation Month. "This Place Matters!" is the theme for this year's month-long celebration, which celebrates the ... http://www.mnpreservation.org/2008/05/02/minnesota-celebrates-preservation-month-with-activities-around-the-state/ CITY PLANNER - Preservation and Design, City of Minneapolis, Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED). Perform professional planning work requiring good analytical and communication skills in planning processes of standard to moderate degrees of difficulty. City planners serve as a resource for property owners, applicants, architects, consultants, ... http://www.mnpreservation.org/2008/05/02/job-posting-minneapolis-hiring-city-planner-for-preservation-and-design/ Happy Hour with a Preservationist Wednesday, May 14, 2008 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Central Post Office, 100 South First Street, Minneapolis Tour is free. Join Preserve Minneapolis for a special tour of Minneapolis’ Art Deco post office, designed by local firm Magney and Tusler. After the tour, the group will go to Runyon’s ... http://www.mnpreservation.org/2008/04/30/happy-hour-with-a-preservationist-wednesday-may-14-2008/ Preservation's national lobbying organization, Preservation Action, recently interview Minnesota Fourth District Representative Betty McCollum on her interest in, and willingness to support, preservation. Read this engaging interview at: http://www.preservationaction.org   http://www.mnpreservation.org/2008/03/28/preservation-action-interviews-minnesota-us-representative-betty-mccollum/