America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places

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Here are America's 11 endangered places. The United States is full of both natural and manmade landmarks. Each year, the National Trust makes a list of those most in need of preservation. Here are the 11 most endangered historic places in America. Number 11.  Fort Worth Stockyards. An area that attracts more three millions visitors a year, the Forth Worth Stockyards in Texas was, at the turn of the 20th century, instrumental in the burgeoning livestock industry and economic development of western states.  Number 10.  South Street Seaport. Near the Financial District in lower Manhattan, the South Street Seaport is an area comprised of restored 19th century architecture and evokes a feeling of being transported back in time. Number 9. The Factory. Built in West Hollywood, California in 1929 to house a camera company, in 1974 it was turned into a revolutionary gay disco that was at the forefront of fighting the AIDs epidemic during the 1980s.  Number 8. Oak Flat. Numerous Native American tribes, including the San Carlos Apache, consider Oak Flat in Superior, Arizona, to be a sacred place. It's also been used as an archeological and historic resource.  Number 7. Chautauqua Amphitheater. Located in Chautauqua, New York, this venue, lovingly referred to as the Amp, has been an all-in-one music festival, arts colony and summer encampment since it was built 122 years ago.  Number 6. East Point Historic Civil Block.  Built in the neighborhood of East Point, Georgia in the 1930s, the Historic Civil Block, which features a library, city hall, auditorium and a park, stands as a testament to the community’s history and FDR's New Deal program. Number 5. Old U.S. Mint. Built in 1874, the Old U.S. Mint in San Francisco, California managed to withstand the 1906  earthquake and the test of time, although this is its second appearance the Endangered Historic Places list. Number 4. Carrollton Courthouse. Its sits vacant now, but before closing its doors in 2014 the Carrollton Courthouse in New Orleans, Louisiana was once the seat of government for Jefferson Parish. It was turned into a school in 1957.  Number 3. Little Havana. Miami, Florida's historic Little Havana neighborhood, a self-sustaining community, was founded by Cuban immigrants generations ago and has since become a melting pot for various Latin American cultures.  Number 2. A.G. Gaston Motel In its heyday, the A.G. Gaston Motel in Birmingham, Alabama offered luxury accommodations to African-Americans in a segregated South, and hosted numerous Civil Rights movement leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr.  Number 1. The Grand Canyon. A natural wonder known around the world and an important site for many Native American tribes , the Grand Canyon in Arizona is being threatened by proposals ranging from uranium mining to different tourist attractions.  Which endangered place do you think is most important to save?