Boston Harbor Islands designated one of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places

Boston Harbor Islands designated one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
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Updated: 8:24 AM EDT Jun 3, 2021
Elise Amendola
Boston Light, America's oldest lighthouse, sits on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor. The nation's oldest lighthouse station is turning 300 years old with celebrations and a ceremonial re-lighting. Coast Guard Commandant Paul Zukunft and Boston Mayor Martin Walsh are among the dignitaries expected to attend a Wednesday morning, Sept. 14, 2016, celebration in downtown Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
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Updated: 8:24 AM EDT Jun 3, 2021
The Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park Area has been designated one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.Boston Harbor Islands were included on the list due to the risks they face from climate change, sea level rise and erosion.“This designation is a call-to-action: we must double down on our efforts to protect the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park Area from climate threats, supporting ecological restoration and promoting public access to inspire future generations of park stewards,” said Kathy Abbott, president and CEO of Boston Harbor Now. “This means investing in climate resilience solutions, ramping up community science and education initiatives, and continuing to raise broad awareness of the importance of the Islands to our region’s past, present, and future. We’ll only succeed through collaboration, and everyone has a role to play.”The designation comes at a time when the Boston Harbor Islands are celebrating the anniversary of the state and national park protections put in place 50 and 25 years ago, respectively. The Harbor Islands are home to nationally significant archaeological and cultural sites. They are North America’s only glacially derived drumlin island cluster and a habitat for multiple coastal nesting bird species. The other places named to the list include:Selma to Montgomery March Camp Sites in Selma, AlabamaTrujillo Adobe in Riverside, CaliforniaSummit Tunnels 6 & 7 and Summit Camp Site in Truckee, CaliforniaGeorgia B. Williams Nursing Home in Camilla, GeorgiaMorningstar Tabernacle No.88 Order of Moses Cemetery and Hall in Cabin John, MarylandSarah E. Ray House in Detroit, Michigan The Riverside Hotel in Clarksdale, MississippiThreatt Filling Station and Family Farm in Luther, OklahomaOljato Trading Post in San Juan County, UtahPine Grove Elementary School in Cumberland, Virginia

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