Eleven Seattle-Puget Sound Historic Sites
Awarded Preservation Grants
American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation Distribute $1 Million in Grants to
Participants of Partners in Preservation Program
June 15, 2010 09:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time
SEATTLE--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Today, American Express (NYSE: AXP) and the National Trust
for Historic Preservation announced a diverse group of 11 historic and culturally significant sites in the Seattle-
Puget Sound area to receive grants for historic preservation projects. When the Seattle-Puget SoundPartners in
Preservation initiative launched in April, the public voted online over a four-week period for their favorite historic
places from a slate of 25 candidates across the Seattle-Puget Sound area to receive a portion of $1 million being
given away in preservation grants from American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
On May 13, the Schooner Adventuress was announced as the winner of the popular public vote, with 20 percent of
all votes cast. A grant of $125,000 will be given to the nearly 100-year-old vessel to address damage caused by
natural wear and tear. In recognition of the unparalleled photo-finish, Partners in Preservation also awarded Town
Hall, runner up in the public vote with 19 percent, a grant of $125,000.
The nine additional historic sites announced today were chosen by an Advisory Committee comprised of civic and
preservation leaders from the Seattle-Puget Sound area, as well as representatives from American Express and the
National Trust for Historic Preservation. Factors that were considered in the selection process included public voting
results and community support for the project, the preservation needs of the site, historic significance, project
completion ability, and the role the site plays in the community.
The eleven American Express Partners in Preservation 2010 award winners are:
l Schooner Adventuress, Seattle and Port Townsend: $125,000 to repair natura