The Long Island landmark of The John and Alice Coltrane Home was recently recognized in a way that attracted an increased amount of attention to the restoration project. For the year of 2011, the National Trust for Historic Preservations added The Coltrane Home to its list of the 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. The Home joined other historic landmarks that are currently at risk of being lost such as China Alley in California, the Milwaukee VA Soldiers Home, and the Pillsbury “A” Mill Complex in Minneapolis. The goal of the list is to raise awareness for endangered historical structures in the effort to rally enough support to preserve them. The National Trust for Historic Preservations carries an impressive track record when it comes to advocating for its landmarks. Of the over 200 historic locations that have made the list in the years prior, only 8 buildings have been lost, which clearly highlights the work being done to save important landmarks.
The placement on this list combined with The Home’s status as a registered local and national historical landmark will help the restoration progress gradually move forward. As more people become aware of the ongoing efforts to save The Home, better turnouts for both fundraising and community-based events can be anticipated. The 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list helps to informs the public that the house was not just your standard residential home, but rather a testament to the idea that American history can develop in the most unlikely places.
The John and Alice Coltrane Home is honored to thank the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing the Home on their 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list for the year 2011.
