PRESS RELEASE
April 28, 2008
Contact: Sheriffa Jones (712) 262.2083 or sjones@iowalakesrcd.org
“This Place Matters”
Spencer
Architectural Scavenger Hunt
MAY is Preservation Month! Every year the National Trust for Historic
Preservation identifies a theme for Preservation Month and the theme this year
is, “This Place Matters.” This place, that many of us call home, is Spencer.
Spencer has a Cultural District which has the largest collection of Art Deco
architecture. It also has a Historic District and many other significant
historic and cultural resources. Preservation Month is the time to educate
ourselves about these architectural resources. You don’t have to travel to Italy
or New York City to find important architectural elements. Architecture is all
around us! Architecture tells us stories about those who came before us and will
tell the stories long after we are gone.
To celebrate Preservation Month there is going to be a “This Place Matters”
Scavenger Hunt. You don’t have to live in Spencer or even Clay County, the only
requirement is that you are between the ages of 5-100+. Prizes will be awarded
for three places in each age group; 5-12, 13-18, and 19-100+. To pick up a
registration form and rules visit any of these places; Spencer City Hall,
Spencer Community Theatre, Spencer Main Street, Iowa Lakes RC&D, Community Bank,
the Spencer Public Library, or
www.iowalakesrcd.org.
For more information or questions contact Sheriffa Jones at 712-262-2083.
ALL registration forms and pictures must be received by June 2, 2008 at the Iowa Lakes RC&D Office.
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