In many urban neighborhoods, suburban cities, and small rural towns, restaurants play a unique role as a gathering place, community crossroads, or bulletin board. These establishments also create jobs and generate other economic activities, along with giving residents and visitors somewhere to eat, drink and connect with neighbors and make new friends.
The non-profit National Trust for Historic Preservation recognizes the inherent value of historic restaurants – those that have been in business at least 25 years and meet some additional historic and community criteria – and has partnered with American Express for a second year of a program to provide cash support to a select few. Through a competitive
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