National Historic Landmark

Groundbreaking at Nation's First Free Black Community

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a collaborative effort, the Fort Mose Historical Society and the Florida State Parks Foundation recently hosted a historic groundbreaking ceremony at Fort Mose , the first legally sanctioned free Black community in the present-day United States.

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  • ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a collaborative effort, the Fort Mose Historical Society and the Florida State Parks Foundation recently hosted a historic groundbreaking ceremony at Fort Mose , the first legally sanctioned free Black community in the present-day United States.
  • "As we break ground on the reconstruction of Fort Mose, we are not merely rebuilding walls — we're creating a tribute to the resilient and determined freedom seekers who made the first free Black settlement a possibility," said Charles Ellis, president of the Fort Mose Historical Society.
  • "The Fort Mose groundbreaking ceremony signifies a commitment to fostering a deep connection between our past and present.
  • This project is a testament to the enduring spirit of community and the profound importance of preserving our shared history."

OUTFRONT Media Celebrates Black History Month with Inspiring OOH Campaigns, Ad Age Partnership, and Community Collaborations

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OUTFRONT Media (NYSE:OUT), one of the largest out-of-home media (OOH) companies in the U.S., is proud to announce its extensive plans for Black History Month.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OUTFRONT Media (NYSE:OUT), one of the largest out-of-home media (OOH) companies in the U.S., is proud to announce its extensive plans for Black History Month.
  • This year's celebration features inspiring out of home (OOH) initiatives, a renewed partnership with Ad Age for the Black Creative Excellence Campaign, and impactful collaborations with communities committed to preserving and promoting Black history.
  • For the second consecutive year, OUTFRONT is partnering with Ad Age for its annual Black History Month feature celebrating Black creative excellence, which debuted on February 1.
  • 'Moments in Culture' celebrates Black History Month with the series Visions of Black Masculinity.

U.S. Space & Rocket Center® and Space Camp Institute® Bring Leading AI Experts to Huntsville for a Symposium Like No Other

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Sunday, February 4, 2024
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Feb. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Space & Rocket Center®, world-renowned leader in STEM education, is proud to announce its inaugural Space Camp Institute® event, "AI Symposium: How to Make AI Work for You," taking place February 20-23, 2024. This groundbreaking exploration will propel attendees to the forefront of artificial intelligence research, and dive into its transformative potential and practical applications across diverse industries.

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  • U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL to host the inaugural Space Camp Institute event, "AI Symposium: How to Make AI Work for You" Feb. 20-23, 2024.
  • "The U.S. Space & Rocket Center has always been a launchpad for human exploration," says Dr. Kimberly Robinson, CEO and Executive Director.
  • "This AI Symposium is the perfect introduction to the Space Camp Institute, our new home for professional and corporate programming and lifelong learning."
  • More than just a conference, the AI Symposium at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an unparalleled immersive experience.

Cushman & Wakefield Awarded 2.5MSF Commercial Property Management Assignment for the Presidio of San Francisco National Park Site

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Cushman & Wakefield announced the firm’s Northern California Asset Services has been selected by the Presidio Trust to provide commercial property management services for its tenants at the Presidio of San Francisco , a unique national park site and National Historic Landmark at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge.

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  • Cushman & Wakefield announced the firm’s Northern California Asset Services has been selected by the Presidio Trust to provide commercial property management services for its tenants at the Presidio of San Francisco , a unique national park site and National Historic Landmark at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge.
  • The Presidio is a former U.S. Army post that became a national park site in 1994 as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
  • It is managed by the Presidio Trust, working in partnership with the National Park Service.
  • “We are thrilled to have been selected to lead commercial property management for this renowned portfolio in this beautiful, world class location along the San Francisco Bay.

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast "Palace of State: The Eisenhower Executive Office Building"

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation with John F. W. Rogers, former assistant to President Ronald Reagan and the Association's current chairman of the board, about the rich architecture and legacy of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB). Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, and Rogers had the unique opportunity to tour the EEOB and give viewers a behind the scenes look at its incredible spaces and hallowed halls which have borne witness to history. In the episode, McLaurin talks with Rogers about how he spearheaded efforts to renovate the EEOB and his dedication to historic preservation.

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  • In the episode, McLaurin talks with Rogers about how he spearheaded efforts to renovate the EEOB and his dedication to historic preservation.
  • The structure has stood the test of time for more than 150 years, surviving threats of demolition and even a couple of fires.
  • The White House 1600 Sessions podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.
  • White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin is the host of The White House 1600 Sessions, the Association's official audio and video podcast devoted to exploring the history, cultural impact, untold stories, and personal accounts of America's most iconic residence and highest office.

Celebrity Homes: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's New Orleans Home For Sale

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's New Orleans Home

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  • Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie took the world by storm during their intense twelve-year relationship.
  • Celebrity power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie took the world by storm during their intense twelve-year relationship.
  • The world's most beautiful woman and "People Magazine's" sexiest man met on the set of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," while Pitt was still married to Jennifer Aniston.
  • Other celebrities with homes in New Orleans include Lil Wayne, Emeril Lagasse, Nick Cage, John Goodman, and Sandra Bullock.

Noble Breaks Ground on Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Investment Group (" Noble ") today celebrated the groundbreaking of the Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Investment Group (" Noble ") today celebrated the groundbreaking of the Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District.
  • Working collaboratively with the Savannah Historic District Board, the LEED-certified Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District has been designed to complement the unique character and heritage of the district.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce the Tempo by Hilton, marking the vibrant brand's debut in Savannah," said Noble Senior Vice President, Dustin Fisher.
  • Savannah's Historic District is the most extensive National Historic Landmark District in the United States and contains over twenty city squares filled with museums, historic churches, mansions, and monuments from the Revolutionary & Civil War eras.

Ferrero opens new Innovation Center and North America R&D Labs in Chicago to develop new cookies and other treats

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrero North America, part of the global sweet-packaged food company the Ferrero Group, known for Keebler®, Butterfinger®, Nutella®, Kinder®, Tic Tac®, and other well-loved brands, today celebrated the opening of its new Innovation Center and North America R&D Labs in Chicago. The new 45,000 square foot facility located in the historic Marshall Field and Company Building brings together Ferrero's R&D teams from throughout the U.S. and houses teams working on Keebler, Famous Amos, Mother's, Fannie May, and other brands in the Ferrero portfolio – a total of over 150 employees.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrero North America, part of the global sweet-packaged food company the Ferrero Group, known for Keebler®, Butterfinger®, Nutella®, Kinder®, Tic Tac®, and other well-loved brands, today celebrated the opening of its new Innovation Center and North America R&D Labs in Chicago.
  • "Our new Innovation Center and R&D Labs here in Chicago reflect Ferrero's rich heritage and will foster the creativity and culture that Ferrero known for around the world," said Alanna Cotton, President and Chief Business Officer of Ferrero North America.
  • The company manufactures Butterfinger and Baby Ruth products at its plant in Franklin Park, and Keebler products on 110th Street in Chicago.
  • The ribbon cutting represents just the latest example of Ferrero's growth and investment in North America over the past few years.

Landmarks Illinois grant funds support preservation projects in Chicago, Kansas, Kewanee, Millstadt and Red Bud, Illinois

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmarks Illinois has awarded $24,500 in grant funding to seven preservation projects across the state through its Preservation Heritage Fund and Barbara C. and Thomas E. Donnelley II Preservation Fund for Illinois grant programs.

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  • CHICAGO, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmarks Illinois has awarded $24,500 in grant funding to seven preservation projects across the state through its Preservation Heritage Fund and Barbara C. and Thomas E. Donnelley II Preservation Fund for Illinois grant programs.
  • Grant-funded projects are located in the Illinois communities of Chicago, Kansas, Kewanee, Millstadt and Red Bud.
  • A total of $22,000 has been awarded to six Illinois preservation efforts in this latest round of grant funding.
  • Landmarks Illinois grants are given on a matching basis, requiring the recipient to raise funds equal or greater to the Landmarks Illinois grant amount.

Caesars Sportsbook Partners with Historic Racetracks Keeneland and Red Mile Ahead of Sports Betting's Launch in Kentucky

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Legalized sports wagering is coming to Kentucky and Caesars Sportsbook, the sports wagering platform for Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”), today announced agreements with Keeneland and Red Mile Gaming & Racing in Lexington.

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  • Legalized sports wagering is coming to Kentucky and Caesars Sportsbook, the sports wagering platform for Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”), today announced agreements with Keeneland and Red Mile Gaming & Racing in Lexington.
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    “Keeneland and Red Mile are iconic horse racing venues with an important legacy in the state of Kentucky,” said Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital.
  • “Customers in the region have long enjoyed our world-class Caesars destinations and, most recently, our horse racing wagering app, Caesars Racebook.
  • When legalized sports wagering launches in Kentucky, Caesars Sportsbook customers above the age of 21 can tie the excitement of sports betting to unmatched rewards via Caesars Rewards.