World Monuments Fund names 10 at-risk American cultural sites for USA 250 anniversary program
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Ben Dreith
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The World Monuments Fund has selected 10 "irreplaceable" American cultural sites for its USA 250 program, marking the nation's 250th anniversary. The designated sites span centuries of American built heritage, from Spanish-colonial-era structures to modern landmarks like Dallas City Hall and Watts Towers in Los Angeles. These at-risk places are recognized as culturally significant assets that deserve preservation attention.
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· 2 pulledWatts Towers in Los Angeles, Dallas City Hall and the City of New Orleans are among at-risk places designated as 'irreplaceable' cultural assets in the USA by heritage organisation World Monuments Fund for the country's 250th anniversary.
Ten sites were selected for the designation, spanning hundreds of years of the built environment in the country, from Spanish-colonial-era
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