United States of America – All About World Heritage Sites

July 14, 2019July 15, 2019

University researchers study needs of San Antonio mission; Scott Huddleston; San Antonio Express-News

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Here’s how to make the most of the Grand Canyon; Bridget McGrouther; Daily Mail

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July 12, 2019July 13, 2019

Frank Lloyd Wright Homes Take Longer to Sell, But the Right Buyer Will Pay a Premium; Alanna Schubach; Mansion Global

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July 11, 2019July 12, 2019

Frank Lloyd Wright: Eight American buildings added to Unesco World Heritage sites; Sophia Tareen; AP

American architect’s buildings are now recognised world treasures.

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July 9, 2019July 12, 2019

8 Buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright Added to UNESCO World Heritage List; Benjamin Schneider; City Lab

Eight Wright buildings, located around the country, are the first American works of modern architecture that UNESCO deems “of outstanding universal value.”

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July 8, 2019July 10, 2019

Photos: America’s 24 world heritage sites, from the Statue of Liberty to Frank Lloyd Wright’s buildings; Andrea Sachs; Washington Post

More than 1,000 sites in 167 countries are recognized by the United Nations’ cultural organization (UNESCO) as World Heritage sites. They can be examples of outstanding natural beauty or man-made…

Source: Photos: America’s 24 world heritage sites, from the Statue of Liberty to Frank Lloyd Wright’s buildings

July 3, 2019July 14, 2019

America’s Troubled World Heritage Site: the Everglades; Kevin Enochs; VoA

In the United States, the Everglades National Park has been on the U.N.’s ‘World Heritage in Danger’ list since 2010. UNESCO is meeting this week and is expected to keep the troubled wetland on that list, despite decades of restoration efforts. VOA’s Kevin Enochs reports.

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June 29, 2019June 30, 2019

Ultimate Florida Road Trip Guide; Everything Everywhere

Road tripping Florida offers unbeatable natural beauty, the country’s best amusement parks, and tasty eats—here’s how to plan the ultimate Florida road trip.

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June 28, 2019June 29, 2019

It’s Time to Stop Ignoring the Climate Change Threat to World Heritage; Adam Markham; UCSUSA

The World Heritage list comprises more than 1,000 of our planet’s most important natural and cultural heritage sites, but from the ancient city of Venice to the forests and rivers of Yellowstone National Park, these extraordinary places are increasingly vulnerable to climate change. The 187 governments…

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