Since 1979, Arizona Preservation Foundation has worked with local, state, and national partners to promote and protect Arizona’s historic resources. We appreciate your interest in historic preservation in our state. Explore our website; keep up with the latest news by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or LinkedIn; and feel free to contact us with your questions, comments, or ideas.

 

KEY INITIATIVES

• We help organize the Arizona Historic Preservation Conference and Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards

• We publish a Historic Preservation Resource Guide for homeowners and building professionals

• We promote good public policy at the state and federal levels, including the State Parks Heritage Fund, State Historic Tax Credit, and Affordable Housing

• We work to protect threatened historic properties

• We communicate the success stories and the challenges through this website, our blog, book club, and webinar series

• We issue Preservation Alerts when there’s news of possible demolition

• And we’re always ready to advocate for historic preservation statewide and in your community. Just drop us a note! 

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Tina Clark, Yuma

• Demion Clinco, Tucson

• Michael Kelly, Phoenix

• J.J. Lamb, Vail

• Vic Linoff, Mesa

• Jim McPherson, Phoenix (President)

• Philip Reina, Litchfield Park

• Donna Reiner, Phoenix (Secretary/Treasurer)

• Mel Slaysman, Phoenix

• Raymond Wong Jr., Chandler

• David Zimmerman, Flagstaff

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STUDENT INTERNSHIPS

• Alesha Adolph, Tucson, AZ

• David Suzuki, Columbia, MD

 

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTS

• Lisa Henderson, Phoenix

• Vince Murray, Prescott

• Gregory Michael, Scottsdale

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PROGRAM AREAS

• Arizona Downtown Alliance

• Arizona Main Street Program

• Arizona Vintage Sign Coalition

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MEMBERSHIP

• National Preservation Partners Network

• National Trust for Historic Preservation

• Preservation Action

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AWARDS

• John H. Chafee Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Policy, National Trust for Historic Preservation

• Wright Spirit Award, Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy

• Historic Preservation Medal, Arizona Society Daughters of American Revolution

• Governor's Heritage Preservation Honor Award (Individual Board Members)

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