Preservation Utah invites community members, organizations, and advocates to nominate historic places for inclusion on the annual Most Endangered Places List.

 

We believe preservation is strongest when it is community-driven. Nominations help us understand which places matter most to the people who live, work, and care for them—and where advocacy, visibility, and coordination may make a difference.

 

Nominated sites may include buildings, landscapes, districts, or cultural resources that are historically significant and currently threatened. Threats may stem from proposed demolition, neglect, redevelopment pressure, environmental factors, or loss of use or stewardship.

 

When nominating a site, we encourage submitters to consider:

• Why is the place historically or culturally significant

• What threats does it currently faces

• Whether there is community interest, concern, or momentum

• What outcomes could preservation support for the community
   

The Most Endangered Places List is not about naming and shaming—it is about amplifying stories, mobilizing support, and opening the door to solutions. Once a site is listed, Preservation Utah may support awareness-building, advocacy alerts, storytelling, and connections to resources—depending on capacity and community readiness.