WHAT WE DO
The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc., is one of the oldest and most active preservation organizations in America. It is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to protecting the unique architectural heritage of our region and promoting preservation and planning practices that foster healthy, livable, and sustainable communities. The Landmark Society's service area covers nine Western New York counties.
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Park Avenue Historic District Approaches Finish Line
Thanks to the support of many volunteers, neighborhood leaders, businesses, residents, sponsors, partners, and grant funders, the Park Avenue Historic District project will soon be a reality! In …
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PROJECTS
VIEW ALL PROJECTSSeeking Nominations for Preservation Awards
What do five preservation projects in the village of Perry, a 1960s office building, a beloved diorama, an abbey in …
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Recent Updates
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April 23rd, 2019Session Spotlight: Rochester’s LGBTQ Landmarks: 50 Years After Stonewall
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots: the event identified for initiating the modern Gay Rights Movement in …
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April 22nd, 2019Session Spotlight: Shaking Up Preservation
In 2018, the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced their inaugural list of 40 Under 40: People Saving Places, which …
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April 17th, 2019Session Spotlight: James Johnson, Rochester’s Mid-Century Maverick
James H. Johnson, one of Rochester, New York’s most unique mid-20th-century architects, is famous for his signature Organic Modernist style. …
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