Hotel Bentley - Preservation in Progress award

Michael Jenkins, owner, and Sarah Mason, Director AHPC

Owner Michael Jenkins was presented with the Alexandria Historic Preservation Commission's (AHPC) Preservation in Progress Award as reported in today's TownTalk.  I'm pleased that my nomination for The Hotel Bentley project resulted in this award recognizing the significant renovation of this historic hotel in downtown Alexandria.

The Hotel Bentley

Post-War Suburbs Celebration

The celebration presented by the Alexandria Historic Preservation Commission will occur on Saturday morning, July 13, in our National Register historic district.   I was interviewed for some TV coverage which aired on KALB News Channel 5 last night.  Select photo below to view.

 



Neighborhood listed on National Register of Historic Places

Louisiana's first mid-century modern historic district is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  It has been very rewarding working with the Alexandria Historic Preservation Commission to communicate with our neighbors as the proposal has now become a reality.

Different Approaches - Same Topic

When I saw the letter to the editor the other day, I needed to respond; so I did in a positive way.  I believe in "love your neighbor ..."
Pertinent issues raised by our neighbor are answered on these pages:

• Alexandria Historic Preservation Commission - Frequently Asked Questions
• National Register of Historic Places - Frequently Asked Questions
• Myths and Facts about the National Register Program
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View our website for the proposed historic district.

TV Interview on Historic District

One of our local TV stations, KALB channel 5, did a feature today on our neighborhood which is being proposed to be on the National Register of Historic places.  Read about it and view the video on our historic district blog.