Maine Preservation is calling for nominations for its 2026 Most Endangered Historic Places list.
To be eligible, a property must be culturally, historically and/or architecturally significant, at least 50 years old, substantially threatened and able to be rehabilitated and reused.
A property should also be supported by a local group advocating for its future to partner with Maine Preservation.
The organization has released its list of Maine’s Most Endangered Historic Places since 1996, with the aim of boosting local efforts to preserve threatened properties throughout the state.
Previous listings have included bridges, mill buildings, churches, clock towers, schools and even whole neighborhoods.
Nominations are due June 5 and can be completed on the nonprofit’s website.
Maine Preservation staff and board of trustees will review nominations and announce final selections in September.
More information and photos of past years’ lists can be found on Maine Preservation’s website.
Founded in 1972 and based in Yarmouth, Maine Preservation is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to promoting and preserving historic places, buildings, downtowns and neighborhoods, to strengthen the cultural and economic vitality of Maine communities.
