Arizona Preservation Foundation

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is accepting nominations for its 2027 “11 Most Endangered Historic Places” list. Sites facing threats from changes to federal preservation laws are especially encouraged. Nominations due Oct. 1. https://buff.ly/1EpuHUC

The 2025 Dragon Bravo Fire destroyed 100+ historic buildings on Grand Canyon’s North Rim. Sept. 10, APF & AZ SHPO host a free webinar on documenting damage, stabilization, demolition, compliance and rebuilding. Noon–1 Arizona time. https://buff.ly/dHc9cas

The Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim, designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood, opened in 1937 and was destroyed by the 2025 Dragon Bravo Fire. Its loss erased a landmark of Arizona’s national-park history. https://buff.ly/wUU8cPm

Historic and vintage properties along Arizona’s Route 66 corridor could qualify for free environmental assessments through a Mohave County–Kingman initiative aimed at revitalization, reuse, preservation, and redevelopment. https://buff.ly/B231rI1

Nogales’ historic Morley Avenue has been named an Endangered Latinx Landmark, highlighting its cultural importance amid proposed port expansion plans. https://buff.ly/nmIWfBo

Phoenix City Council voted 8–1 to approve a $135 million rehabilitation and adaptive reuse project for downtown's Security Building and Annex. Arizona Preservation Foundation, Preserve Phoenix, and the Postwar Architecture Task Force all lent their support. https://buff.ly/40Egoc6

The “Arizona Road to 250” exhibit runs through Sept. 12 at the Cottonwood Public Library, highlighting Arizona’s role in America’s 250-year story. The exhibit is part of Arizona’s statewide America250 commemoration. https://buff.ly/Z4Nfgtb

Phoenix’s 2026–27 Exterior Rehabilitation Grant Program is open. Owners of designated historic properties can apply for 50/50 matching grants of up to $20,000 for eligible exterior work. Applications are due Oct. 9. https://buff.ly/2Vpum2z

Arizona preservation gets a boost: Naco Heritage Alliance received $10,000 from the National Trust’s Johanna Favrot Fund to support preservation-sensitive interpretation of the historic adobe interior of the A2 Barracks at Camp Naco. https://buff.ly/REXGXwe

Neighbors and friends of the Arizona State Fair in Phoenix: Meet new Fair Director Dale Adams and hear his vision for more events, historic building improvements, and a stronger relationship with surrounding neighborhoods. Aug 22, 10 am. RSVP: https://buff.ly/TVKG5TV