[AsburyPark] Whoa! A Distinctive Destination

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This is a city that knows history matters, Richard Moe, president of the  
National Trust for Historic Preservation, stated in a news release. With its  
historic river charm, Red Wing, Minn., has sensitively preserved its heritage  
and natural resources to create a thriving and vital community that has much 
to  offer residents and visitors alike. 
Red Wing Mayor Donna Dummer said the community has always appreciated its  
heritage, but that pride became more evident in the 1980s, when the Red Wing  
Shoe Co. helped renovate the St. James Hotel.  
Once that was done, it was like, 'Whoa, I think we can do this with the rest 
 of the buildings in the community,' Dummer said. One thing just kind of 
led to  another, and people took a little pride in their buildings and said, 
'Well, hey,  we can scrape the dust off our bricks, too.' 
In naming Red Wing a distinctive destination, the National Trust for Historic 
 Preservation referred to it as a treasure trove, where the architecture 
still  reflects its beginnings as a riverfront trade point. The city has 25 
listings on  the National Register of Historic Places. Many of its downtown 
commercial  buildings were constructed between 1860 and 1910.  
It's a committed community, Dummer said. And preserving that heritage has  
been a big commitment. 
The natural landscape of Red Wing is also something special, she said.  
From  _Postbulletin.com:  Red Wing is named a distinctive destination - Sat, 
Feb 9, 2008_ 
(http://news.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=2a=327538)
   
RED WING -- Its natural beauty and historic buildings have earned this river  
town a title.  
The National Trust for Historic Preservation on Thursday named Red Wing to  
its 2008 list of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations. Red Wing is the 
first  Minnesota city to make the annual list since it began in 2000. 



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Re: [AsburyPark] Whoa! A Distinctive Destination

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In a message dated 2/9/2008 8:42:28 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
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a  thriving and vital community that has much to offer residents and visitors 
 alike.
 
 
The National Trust said it recognizes American cities and towns that are  
committed to historic preservation and community  revitalization.
 
From  _Historic  group pitches 12 tourist destinations - USATODAY.com_ 
(http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2008-02-07-historic-group-distinctive-to
wns_N.htm)  
 
Tourism --  Other suggestions from the National Trust:
 
• Aiken, S.C., which boasts 19th-century heritage with  cosmopolitan flair. 
• Apalachicola, Fla., a charming coastal town known for its  seafood, 
waterfront, eclectic shops and historic buildings. 
• Columbus, Miss., the birthplace of playwright Tennessee  Williams, it mixes 
Southern history, natural beauty and culture with antebellum  homes spared 
during the Civil War. 
• Crested Butte, Colo., a former coal mining village in the  Rockies that 
mixes rugged beauty, history and adventure. 
• Fort Davis, Texas, a 19th-century western frontier town  that offers 
majestic scenery and wildlife but no traffic lights or chain  stores. 
• Friday Harbor, Wash., a small, well-preserved community  in the San Juan 
Island chain that is ideal for outdoor adventurers, wildlife  enthusiasts and 
history buffs. 
• Portland, Ore., mixes a small town feel and urban  vitality with natural 
beauty. 
• Portsmouth, N.H., an elegant seaport and the nation's  third-oldest city, 
it offers culture, coastal beauty, and historic  buildings. 
• Red Wing, Minn., one hour south of the Twin Cities, this  historic town 
features architectural gems and a natural environment. 
• San Juan Bautista, Calif., dubbed the City of History  for its Spanish 
colonial architecture. 
• Wilmington, N.C., has a charm and style dating back  nearly three 
centuries. It has riverboats, battleships, grand old mansions,  gardens, Civil 
War 
sites and historic  museums.




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