Beginning with a internationally-renowned preservation economist, Utah Heritage Foundation will hold the Opening Night of our Fifth Annual 2011 Utah Preservation Conference on May 12, at 6:30 PM at the Salt Lake City Main Library, Nancy Tessman Auditorium.  Opening Night is free and open to all members of the public.  Click below for more information about Mr. Rypkema and the economics of preservation.

Spring into the day's activities with an informal breakfast and lively roundtable discussion with your colleagues from around the state. This is an opportunity to share your successful projects and get advice about tough issues from CLG representatives, preservation commissioners, planners, and others. All attendees are welcome.  Moderated by Greg Montgomery, Planning Manager, Ogden City.

Our Education Sessions covered a variety of topics from preservation experts in our community.   Whether you need basic preservation training, ideas on how to fix your historic windows, or network with other communities about what has worked, our sessions are for you!  Sessions were held May 12, from 9 AM to 4:15 PM at the Salt Lake Masonic Temple at 650 East South Temple in Salt Lake City.   Read on for more information, including PowerPoints from some presenters.

The purpose of the Heritage Awards is to recognize those projects, organizations, agencies, and individuals that exemplify the highest standards within the preservation movement. Utah Heritage Foundation distributes and accepts nominations from December through January for projects completed in the previous year (2011 awards honor projects completed in 2010).   The Heritage Awards ceremony took place May 13 12 Noon at the Salt Lake Masonic Temple.   Click below for additional information about the event and program. 

Learn the ins and outs of historic property real estate with this special pre-conference workshop conducted by Utah Heritage Foundation with internationally-renowned preservation economist Donovan Rypkema.  More details to follow.

When:  May 12, 2011, 9 a.m. to 12 noon.  Breakfast included.

Where: Memorial House in Memory Grove Park, 485 North Canyon Road, Salt Lake City

How much: $50; not included in All-In-One registration. 

Read on for a tentative agenda.

Utah Heritage Foundation will hold its annual Historic Homes Tour on May 14, 2011, from 10 AM to 5 PM, in the Westmoreland Place neighborhood, Salt Lake City's newest local historic district, and working toward designation as a national historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.  Tickets are available now!  Read more for more details on the tour and tickets.

Utah's largest convocation of historic preservationists - those who own and treasure historic structures; those who work in architecture, design, structural engineering and the building trades; government officials; and those who simply love history - is only possible through the generous support of the following sponsors. Each listing is linked to that sponsor's website (when available), where you can find out more. Our deepest appreciation to the sponsors of the 2011 Utah Preservation Conference!