LATINOS IN HERITAGE CONSERVATION
ENDANGERED LATINX LANDMARKS
Community Members
If you know of a place with special meaning for you, your community, or your family, share it with us. Your stories help make sure these places get the recognition they deserve.
Historians and
Preservationists
Professionals with knowledge in history, architecture, and associated historic preservation fields can assist by sharing expertise, advocating for the sites, and helping develop strategies to protect them.
Volunteers and
Activists
People who want to support the cause can help by raising awareness, participating in events, and spreading the word to others.
Organizations and Businesses
Professionals with knowledge in history, architecture, and associated historic preservation fields can assist by sharing expertise, advocating for the sites, and helping develop strategies to protect them.
The Endangered Latinx Landmarks program, led by Latinos in Heritage Conservation (LHC), is dedicated to identifying, prioritizing, and protecting Latinx heritage sites across the United States that are under immediate threat. These sites hold immense cultural, historical, and social significance, and face dangers such as demolition, gentrification, neglect, and the effects of climate change. Through this initiative, LHC will rally communities and gather public attention and resources to safeguard these vital landmarks, ensuring that Latinx heritage is recognized and preserved as a fundamental part of our nation's shared history.
The program calls on individuals and communities to contribute by nominating at-risk Latinx heritage sites in the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico. These nominations help highlight the significance of these places, outline the specific threats they face, and propose preservation solutions, allowing for collective action to preserve Latinx history for future generations.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
DUE DATE TO NOMINATE A LANDMARK
June 14, 2025
LANDMARKS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON
September 15, 2025
REACH OUT TO US FOR SUPPORT!
Hillary Morales Robles
Historic Preservation Officer
WHO CAN GET INVOLVED?
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
Nominate a site
Submit a nomination for a Latinx heritage site that is at risk. Share its history, why it’s important, and what challenges it’s facing.
Share the word!
Talk to friends and family, share stories on social media and other communication channels, or host discussions to highlight why these places matter.
Donate or volunteer
Support preservation efforts through donations or by offering your time to help with campaigns and outreach events.
The site should have a meaningful connection to Latinx history, culture, or community. This could be a place where important events happened, a site associated with an important historical figure, a landmark tied to Latinx heritage, or a location with deep community roots.
The site should be at risk of loss or damage. This could be due to factors like planned demolition, redevelopment, neglect, environmental challenges, or gentrification.
The site should hold special meaning for the local or wider Latinx community. Nominations should explain why the site is important and how it reflects Latinx identity and stories.
There should be some possibility for the site to be saved or protected with community support, awareness, and resources. The nomination should suggest ideas for preserving the site, such as partnerships, fundraising, or public campaigns.
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
What are the steps for nomination?
Start by collecting details about the site—its name, location, and why it’s important to the Latinx community.
Clearly outline the current threats facing the site, like demolition, neglect, or environmental damage. Be as specific as possible to show the urgency.
Complete the nomination form through the Submittable portal. You’ll be asked to provide all the information gathered and photos or documents supporting your case.
Tell us why this site is important to you or your community. Sharing personal stories or why the place means so much can help bring attention to its value and make the case for why it should be saved.
What happens after a site is nominated?
After you submit a nomination, LHC's Historic Preservation Department and Board Members will review the site to make sure it meets the program's criteria. Our team will carefully look over each nomination and gather extra information, if needed, from the people who nominated the site. We might also consult with preservation experts and heritage organizations to make sure we understand the full picture of the site’s significance and risks.
If a site is selected as one of the endangered Latinx landmarks, it will be publicly announced as part of the program’s annual list. This brings attention to the site and helps rally support.
The program will work with local communities, organizations, and preservation experts to create an action plan. This could include awareness campaigns, fundraising efforts, or partnerships with local groups to protect the site.
The program will continue to follow up on the site’s status and work with stakeholders to track progress and adapt strategies as needed.
NOMINATION PROCESS
OUR PARTNERS
This project has been funded in part by a grant from the Fondren Preservation Services Fund for Texas of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), The Mellon Foundation , and the Cultural and Community Resilience Grant on behalf of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).