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2014 Preservation Month Photo Contest
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BACKGROUND:
Citizens in Oregon City, Oregon will join thousands of individuals across the country to celebrate National Preservation Month this May. “New Age of Preservation: Embark, Inspire, Engage" is the theme of the month-long celebration sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Since the National Trust for Historic Preservation created Preservation Week in 1971 to spotlight grassroots preservation efforts in America, it has grown into an annual celebration observed by small towns and big cities with events ranging from architectural and historic tours and award ceremonies, to fundraising events, educational programs and heritage travel opportunities. Due to its overwhelming popularity, in 2005, the National Trust for Historic Preservation extended the celebration to the entire month of May and declared it Preservation Month to provide an even longer opportunity to celebrate the diverse and unique heritage of our country’s cities and states and enable more Americans to become involved in the growing preservation movement.
Here in Oregon City Preservation Month, 2014 will be observed by Awarding the Ruth McBride Powers Preservation Award at the May 7, 2014 City Commission Meeting and kicking off the 3rd annual photo contest.
The City of Oregon City and the Clackamas County Historical Society have partnered again this year to present a city wide photo contest in recognition of National Preservation month. Sponsored by Citizens Bank. So Embark on a trip through Oregon City, find an historic building, home, garden or artifact that Inspires you and Engage with our theme by taking a photograph between May 1 and June 15 and submitting it to the contest. No fee to enter.
There will be one winner in each of three categories: Adult, Teen and Youth with cash prizes of $75 for Adult, $50 for Teen and $25 for Youth. Full ...
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