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Dear Friends of Preservation Utah, Preservation works. That’s the simple truth behind everything in our 2025 Annual Report, Deeper Roots, Wider Reach, and it's what I want you to hold onto as you read it. This year showed us what’s possible when an organization is financially stable, connected to its community, and willing to support places and people that others might overlook. Three years ago, Preservation Utah was running a deficit. In 2025, we ended the year with an opera

May was a busy and meaningful month, and I want to take a moment to thank you. Our 55th Annual Historic Homes Tour on South Temple was a true highlight. It wasn’t just about seeing these amazing homes and the families who care for them, but also about the community that came together to celebrate. To everyone who bought a ticket, volunteered, opened their home, or helped spread the word: this event only happens because of you, and I am grateful. May is National Historic Prese

There is something that stays with you after a morning like April 28. We've hosted the Community Stewardship Awards for many years, and Memorial House has seen plenty of meaningful gatherings. But this morning stood out. For the first time, we invited past recipients of the Lucybeth Rampton Lifetime Achievement Award to join us, and those who could attend brought decades of preservation history into the room. Having them together, in the building that has anchored this work f

April gives us a chance to pause, look back, and celebrate how far we have come together. This month marks the official start of our 60th anniversary, and I keep coming back to what it takes to keep something going for sixty years. It’s more than an organization—it’s a promise. It’s the belief that the places where we live, work, gather, and remember are worth the effort, and that the work of caring for them is always ongoing. Preservation Utah began in 1966 after people noti

The past several weeks have brought steady work, meaningful engagement, and visible momentum. If you’ve been following preservation conversations across Utah, you’ve likely seen how quickly issues related to development, reuse, and community character continue to unfold. The legislative session has been active, redevelopment proposals remain under discussion in multiple communities, and questions about how historic places are considered are showing up in real time. Over the l

The start of this year has already brought a lot into focus. If you’ve been following preservation news across Utah this past month, you’ve likely seen how quickly conversations around development, reuse, and community character are unfolding. The legislative session is underway, proposals are moving, and questions about what we protect—and how—are showing up in real time in communities across the state. Over the past several weeks, we’ve been busy doing what Preservation Uta

Welcome to a new year of preservation. As we step into 2026, I want to begin by simply saying welcome—and thank you for being here. This winter has already reminded us how unexpected a season can feel. The weather has been unseasonably warm, and yet what has stood out to me most is how many people are out enjoying our shared public spaces. Seeing families, runners, neighbors, and visitors spending time in places like Memory Grove Park—walking, gathering, and lingering a littl

When Preservation Utah (then Utah Heritage Foundation) was founded in 1966, the conversation about preservation in the state was just beginning. Utah was growing rapidly, federal urban renewal projects were reshaping city centers, and the state’s architectural heritage was at risk of being lost. In response, committed community members stepped forward to advocate...