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OVERVIEW In April 2000, Hampton Hotels launched “Save-A-Landmark,” a campaign dedicated to refurbishing historical, fun and cultural landmarks that reside along North America’s highways. Landmark refurbishments include painting, cleaning, replacing siding and doors, and landscaping, as well as other preservation and beautification efforts Hampton hotel volunteers can support. The program has provided hundreds of hours and more than $3.5 million toward the research, attention and preservation of America’s roadside landmarks for future generations. According to a 2003 Travel Industry Association (TIA) study, there is continuing interest in “travelers' desire to experience cultural, arts, historic and heritage activities.” More than 80 percent of U.S. adults who traveled in 2002, or 118 million, are considered historic/cultural travelers. AWARD-WINNING PROGRAM The Save-A-Landmark program was honored with the 2006 Preserve America Presidential Award – the first hotel chain ever recognized by a U.S. President for its preservation efforts. President George W. Bush presented the prestigious award to Hampton executives during a Rose Garden ceremony at the White House on May 1, 2006. Mrs. Laura Bush is Honorary Chair of the Preserve America initiative. The Preserve America Presidential Awards are given annually to organizations, businesses, government entities, and individuals for: exemplary accomplishments in the sustainable use and preservation of cultural or natural heritage assets; demonstrated commitment to the protection and interpretation of America's cultural or natural heritage assets; and integration of these assets into contemporary community life, combining innovative, creative, and responsible approaches to showcasing historic local resources. The Save-A-Landmark program was the winner of the 2004 SMITHSONIAN Magazine/Travelers Conservation Foundation Sustainable Tourism Award in the preservation category. The award, which highlights a brand’s commitment and ability to protect and restore cultural treasures with an innovative and effective approach, distinguishes Hampton as the first hotel brand ever to be nationally recognized for its preservation efforts. As part of the distinction, Hampton received a cash prize of $20,000, which was used to complete the restoration of the Admiral Twin Drive-In in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With 43 landmarks saved and several more on the horizon, the program continues to generate support and excitement from tourists all over North America. SELECTION CRITERIA Roadside attraction projects are selected after conducting extensive research. Selection criteria for landmarks include: overall refurbishment costs, community interest and accessibility to local Hampton hotels for volunteer support.

Landmark Refurbishment Details – 2 REFURBISHMENT PROJECTS TO DATE MAYOWOOD MANSION (Rochester, Minnesota)

History: Once the home of Dr. Charles H. Mayo – co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, an internationally recognized leader in research and treatment for medical illnesses – the Mayowood Estate is now an official historic site in Minnesota. The Mayowood Mansion was founded in 1911 by Dr. Charles H. Mayo, where his family resided until 1965 when it was donated to the Olmsted Historical Society. At the center of the nearly 3,000 acre estate, the grandiose 38-bedroom mansion and beautiful surrounding gardens are the focal point for the many visitors that tour the mansion to experience its unique architectural design. Charles H. Mayo, along with his brother Joseph G. Mayo, created the model and set the

standard for modern-day medical education and integrated group practice healthcare in the United States with the foundation of the renowned Mayo Clinic. Refurbishment Information: On Tuesday, April 7th, 2009, in honor of World Health Day, volunteers from Hampton Hotels’ Save-A-Landmark program refurbished the Mayowood Mansion. More than a dozen Save-A-Landmark volunteers sanded, peeled, primed and painted the exterior of the estate and cleaned and polished the interior, including several precious Mayo family antiques. Additionally, volunteers worked in the gardens, paring the bushes and planting fresh flowers, preparing the estate for spring.

THE RAIL DEPOT MUSEUM (Troutdale, Oregon)

History: Built in downtown Troutdale in 1882, and replaced in 1907 following a fire, the rail depot was once the shipping site of many carloads of fresh vegetables. As the growth of the city of Troutdale depended on the expansion of the Union Pacific Railroad, it stands as a tangible representation of the history of Troutdale and its residents, as well as an example of the importance railroads had during the settlement of the West and the growth of the American trade economy. Refurbishment Information: On Thursday, March 26, 2009, a team of volunteers from

Hampton Hotels’ Save-A-Landmark program “saved” The Rail Depot Museum. An original station from the historic Union Pacific Railroad network and one of the oldest rail depot stations in Oregon, The Rail Depot Museum was also the first landmark refurbishment in Hampton Hotels’ Save-A-Landmark program’s year of “All-American Landmarks”. The volunteers worked to polish an authentic Union Pacific caboose; clean, prime, paint and repair the interior of the rail depot; as well as landscape the museum grounds. Additionally, contractors replaced all of the windows within the building in order to make it more energy efficient and further protect the museum’s artifacts.

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THE POE MUSEUM (Richmond, Virginia)

History: Founded in 1921, the Poe Museum has been a Richmond institution for more than 85 years. At the time the Museum was founded, all buildings in Richmond where Edgar Allan Poe had lived or worked had been demolished or condemned. Poe never owned property, but he grew up in several residences in Richmond and was a tenant of still others as an adult working in Richmond. After World War I, the founders of the museum used rubble from two buildings where Poe lived and worked as building materials for the original Poe Shrine, which still stands in the center of the courtyard garden. The museum attracts visitors year round, each celebrating the life of America’s first internationally renowned author through the various exhibitions, lectures, publications, special events and educational programs. Refurbishment Information: On Thursday, October 30, 2008, a team of volunteers from Hampton Hotels’ Save-A-Landmark® program honored Poe and his literary legacy by cleaning out the cobwebs of the Poe Museum. Volunteers restored the courtyard garden to its original 1920s appearance by landscaping the grounds with the original flowers and plant life that inspired several of Poe’s works. The Save-A-Landmark program also installed new garden

furniture, along with a stone monument honoring the importance of the grounds to Poe’s poem, “To One In Paradise.” Additionally, the team painted and cleaned the interior and exterior of the museum.

THE BARNUM MUSEUM (Bridgeport, Connecticut)

History: The Barnum Museum opened in 1893 and is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Bridgeport’s industrial social history and the life and times of Phineas Taylor (P.T.) Barnum. Barnum's impact reaches deep into American heritage, having provided generations with “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Also a one-term mayor of Bridgeport and four-term member of the Connecticut General Assembly, Barnum was born July 5, 1810 in Bethel, Conn. and died April 7, 1891 in Bridgeport, Conn. The historic museum is on the National Register of Historic Places and Bridgeport is a Preserve America Community.

Refurbishment Information: On September 25, 2008, more than 30 volunteers from local Hampton Hotels worked an estimated 150 hours to restore and refresh the museum from top hat to toe, with the support of community leaders, museum staff and White House chief of staff to First Lady Laura Bush. Volunteers took great care to help paint the interior and exterior structure of the building, preserved intricate stained glass windows and restored an original tin ceiling and wooden doors. This technical support from Hampton, as well as its $40,000 donation to the ongoing conservation of The Barnum Museum, helped to increase public awareness of the significance of historic preservation, while preserving the character and ensuring the vitality of the national historic treasure.


OLD MAN HOUSE PARK (Suquamish, Washington) History: In 1855, Chief Seattle signed the Point Elliot Treaty which established the Port Madison Indian Reservation for the Suquamish People. Old Man House, a derivative of the Indian word “o-le-man,” meaning strong man, once held an impressive longhouse built by Chief Seattle’s father. It reportedly housed eight great Indian Chiefs and their families and was the last active traditional winter house utilized by the Suquamish Tribal Community. Although no photographs exist of the structure, it was known to be the largest cedar longhouse on the West Coast, estimated to be 600 feet long and as wide as 60 feet in some places.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission returned ownership of Old Man House Park to the Suquamish Tribe in 2005. Return of the historic site, where Chief Seattle was born and lived, to tribal ownership was a cause for celebration, honoring Native American culture and the legacy of Chief Seattle. The park site is listed on the National Register of History Places. Refurbishment Information: In conjunction with Hampton Hotels’ Save-A-Landmark program, on August 21, 2008, more than 20 volunteers from local Hampton hotel properties and the Suquamish Tribe spent an estimated 100 hours refurbishing the Old Man House Park. The work included cleaning, pruning and landscaping the grounds, repairing existing signage, sanding and painting picnic tables and benches, building a new beach fire pit and creating a walking pathway. Additionally, Hampton Hotels contributed $20,000 towards the refurbishment of this national treasure for its continued care.

AMELIA EARHART BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM (Atchison, Kansas) History: In 1984, the “Ninety-Nines,” a famous organization of female pilots founded by Amelia Earhart, purchased her birthplace and childhood home in Atchison, Kan. and established the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, which stands as a tangible link to Earhart and her impact on history. She will always be remembered as a legend for her courage, vision and groundbreaking achievements, both in aviation and for women’s rights. Refurbishment Information: July 24, 2008 marked the 111th birthday of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart. To celebrate her legacy, the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum teamed up with Hampton Hotels’ Save-A-Landmark program and volunteers from local Kansas and Missouri Hampton Hotels to spend an estimated 200 hours restoring the museum grounds. Volunteers worked to clean, prime, paint and repair both the interior and exterior of the museum grounds. Additionally, helpers installed new stained glass windows and contractors replaced the existing roof of the museum. Hampton Hotels contributed more than $20,000 to the museum’s ongoing care, ensuring that future generations of visitors will have a chance to visit this historic landmark.


LAURA INGALLS WILDER MEMORIAL SOCIETY (De Smet, South Dakota) History: Shortly after the death of legendary author Laura Ingalls Wilder in 1957, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society was founded. This non-profit organization dedicated itself to the preservation and restoration of the Ingalls-Wilder heritages in De Smet, SD, including the locations where she spent her early childhood, where she drew inspiration for her endearing “Little House” series of books. Refurbishment Information: On Thursday, June 12, 2008, volunteers from Hampton Hotels’ Save-A-Landmark® program spent an estimated 85 hours restoring the grounds of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society, founded in honor of the legendary American author. Volunteers carefully cleaned, primed, painted and repaired the Ingalls’ home, the Surveyors’ house and the First School of De Smet, as well as the Laura Ingalls Wilder Gift Shop. In addition, volunteers revamped the landscape with grasses and flowers native to the South Dakota prairie, as well as replaced the sidewalk and steps to make the area handicap accessible. Additionally, Hampton Hotels contributed $20,000 to the landmarks’ ongoing care.

NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM (Memphis, Tennessee)

History: The museum was built around the Lorraine Motel – the site where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968 – and chronicles key episodes of the American civil rights movement and the legacy of this movement to inspire participation in civil and human rights efforts. Attracting visitors and dignitaries from around the world, the National Civil Rights Museum houses historic collections, exhibitions and artifacts and provides a variety of educational programs. Refurbishment Information: On Tuesday, March 25, 2008, a massive team of more than 100 volunteers from Hampton Hotels’ Save-A-Landmark® program

worked alongside acclaimed actor Samuel L. Jackson to restore the National Civil Rights Museum. As the city of Memphis prepared for events surrounding the 40th anniversary of Dr. King’s untimely passing, volunteers spent an estimated 1,000 hours on restoration projects all over the museum’s grounds. Examples of the refurbishment efforts included painting, cleaning and installing wheelchair-accessible ramps on the museum exterior; landscaping the surrounding grounds; and painting, cleaning and repairing the Little Rock, Montgomery Bus Boycott, Sit-In and Selma, Alabama museum exhibits. Hampton Hotels contributed more than $100,000 to the museum’s ongoing care, ensuring that future generations of visitors will have a chance to visit this legendary landmark.


WORLD’S LARGEST ROCKING CHAIR (Gulfport, Mississippi) History: This massive chair, standing 35 feet tall and fashioned from Southern pine, was completed in 1995 as an enormous advertisement for the Dedeaux Family Furniture Factory and a sizable attraction for visitors. The roadside recliner is a giant replica of the family’s trademark product, the Magnolia State Rocker. Refurbishment Information: On December 18, 2007, the Save-A-Landmark program gave a giant gift to the city of Gulfport by restoring its beloved Rocking Chair. Volunteers from Gulfport area Hampton Hotels dressed as holiday “elves” and spent an estimated 100 hours sanding and painting the colossal chair, replacing its corroded hardware, installing new light fixtures and landscaping the surrounding area. Hampton Hotels contributed nearly $20,000 to the Rocking Chair’s ongoing care, ensuring that future generations of visitors will have the chance to take a relaxing ride atop this gigantic landmark. In addition to the refurbishment, Hampton Hotels partnered with Toys for Tots to help distribute unwrapped toys during the holiday season to local children in the area. The brand also presented U.S. Marine

representatives from Toys for Tots with more than $1,000 in unwrapped toys, as well as a monetary contribution of $5,000 towards the organization’s toy drive. WORLD’S LARGEST PUMPKIN (Roland, Manitoba) History: A specimen like this can’t be found in just any pumpkin patch! The World’s Largest Pumpkin is a super-sized squash replica, weighing 1,684 pounds and measuring 12 feet tall by 12 feet wide. Constructed out of steel rods and covered in orange fiberglass, the Pumpkin was created in 1990 during the Roland Centennial in honor of Edgar VanWyck, the “Pumpkin King.” The local legend is remembered for successfully landing his name – and the town – in the Guinness Book of World Records for growing the largest pumpkin in the world. Refurbishment Information: Just in time for Halloween, on October 30, 2007, the Pumpkin was patched by Save-A-Landmark volunteers. During an estimated 50-hour restoration effort, they sanded and painted the supreme structure with anti-graffiti paint, landscaped the surrounding area with trees and shrubbery, laid stone walkways and installed lighting to illuminate the Pumpkin at night. Hampton Hotels contributed more than $15,000 to the Pumpkin’s ongoing care, ensuring that future generations of visitors will have the chance to behold this giant monument to one historical harvest.


WORLD’S LARGEST SHOE HOUSE (Hellam, Pennsylvania) History: In 1948, Mahlon N. Haines, a famously eccentric shoe salesman, built this 25-foot-tall, 48-foot-long landmark as an extravagant advertising gimmick. Mr. Haines, “The Shoe Wizard”, staffed his behemouth boot with a maid and butler who would play host to local newlyweds for a week at a time, free of charge. Today, visitors can explore the World’s Largest Shoe House’s five stories during a guided tour, retreat to the sole and sample the homemade ice-cream or peruse the shoe-themed gift shop. Refurbishment Information: At nearly 60 years old, this boot needed a little

polish – so on September 26, 2007, Save-A-Landmark volunteers worked to restore the Shoe House to its original glory. Hampton contributed a grant of almost $20,000, and nearly 30 volunteers from local hotel properties worked to repair the boot’s stained glass windows and clean, prime and paint the house from heel to toe. Hampton also encouraged community members to attend the refurbishment and bring with them any gently-used shoes that could be donated to Soles4Souls, a non-profit organization that distributes shoes to people in need throughout the world. Nearly 500 shoes were collected at the event.

WORLD’S LARGEST CUCKOO CLOCK (Wilmot, Ohio) History: Standing more than 23 feet tall, the Cuckoo Clock was built in the late 1960s to attract customers to the neighboring restaurant, now named Grandma’s Alpine Homestead Swiss Village. Visitors can view this colossal clock for free, as well as its singing, dancing figurines that put on a show every hour on the hour. Refurbishment Information: For years this landmark was perched atop a staircase, making it inaccessible to many elderly and handicapped visitors. However, on August 16, 2007, Save-A-Landmark program volunteers joined forces to complete an extensive renovation of the clock. The project included a $20,000 grant, enabling it to be moved to ground level and making it accessible – and enjoyable – for all visitors. In addition to facilitating the move, Save-A-Landmark volunteers worked for an estimated 80 hours to restore the Cuckoo Clock after years of exposure to harsh climate conditions. The volunteers varnished and stained the wooden structure, replaced and grouted the stonework and oiled the intricate crown moldings. They also completed a new pond in the wooden landscape, repainted the water wheel and painted and varnished the animated singing and dancing figurines – the “stars” of the landmark’s hourly performances.


WORLD’S LARGEST BUFFALO (Jamestown, North Dakota)

History: WWeighing in at 60 tons, the World’s Largest Buffalo is 26 feet tall, 46 feet long and cost nearly $8,500 to build in 1959. The colossal beast was created to give passersby a reason to stop in Jamestown, but it's not the only curious attraction the city offers it visitors. The Buffalo stands over the National Buffalo Museum, where a collection of art and artifacts portray the cultural and natural history of bison and the Great Plains; and Frontier Village, a western town that features an active trading post, saloon, souvenir shop, sheriff’s office, jail and more (open to the public from Memorial Day to Labor Day). In addition, Frontier Village is the home to North America’s only female albino buffalo named White Cloud. Refurbishment Information: TOn June 19-20, 2007, nearly 15 Save-A-Landmark program volunteers worked closely with the Buffalo’s original artist and sculptor, Elmer P. Petersen, to refurbish this giant. Volunteers scaled ladders and balanced high on a mechanical lift to refresh and make cosmetic changes to the 26-foot-tall beast – donating an estimated 100 hours of man-power. The

Buffalo’s mane was enhanced, its horns were lengthened and its paint job was upgraded – incorporating shading techniques and giving texture to the Buffalo’s furry coat. As part of the restoration, Hampton contributed more than $16,000 to the Buffalo’s ongoing care, ensuring that future generations of visitors will have the chance to stand in the shadow of this gigantic piece of Americana.

WORLD’S LARGEST TEAPOT (Chester, West Virginia) History: TIn 1938, William “Babe” Devon transported a colossal root beer barrel from Pennsylvania to Chester, West Virginia. When he added a lid, spout and handle, the World’s Largest Teapot was born. Standing in front of Devon’s pottery store, the Teapot lured travelers off the road and into a concession and souvenir stand. In subsequent years, it was bought and sold several times, painted and repainted, used to sell lawn garden items and novelty gifts, and was finally closed and abandoned in 1971. TIn 1984, the whimsical landmark was in danger of demolishment, but it had won the hearts of the citizens of Chester. By 1987, Chester’s cherished landmark was donated to the city and moved to its present location. Town residents took action to restore the Teapot, with extensive repairs completed in 1990. Refurbishment Information: TOn May 23, 2007, nearly 20 years since the Teapot received any sugar, Save-A-Landmark program volunteers had their work cut out for them. They tore-off and replaced the Teapot’s worn-out roof and then cleaned, scraped and sanded the surface of the Teapot before meticulously applying gallons of fresh paint. Hampton’s restoration of the World’s Largest Teapot is a testament to the citizens of Chester whose efforts maintained the Teapot for nearly 70 years. A donation of more than $15,000 from Hampton Hotels will enable the citizens of Chester to continue caring for the Teapot for years to come, and ensure that future generations of visitors will experience this unique treasure.


PARQUE ZOOLOGICO, LA PASTORA (Monterrey, Mexico) History: THome to over 300 animals, Parque Zoologico, La Pastora is the largest zoo in the north of Mexico, and is surrounded by a vast expanse of natural terrain. It’s a “must see” when visiting the city of Monterrey. The zoo is dedicated to not only educate visitors about a wide variety of animals, but also to create a special area for the preservation of endangered species. In June 2006, Parque Zoologico welcomed the birth of the first African Elephant born in captivity in Mexico. T T

Refurbishment Information: On December 5, 2006, more than 100 people from the

Monterrey-area came together in the spirit of International Volunteer Day (45 volunteers were from Hampton Hotels, another 65 were government employees). Their task was to preserve and enhance the condition of the zoo for the benefit of future visitors as well as the animals who call the zoo home. Hampton Inn volunteers spent hours applying fresh coats of paint to several buildings, planting fresh landscaping throughout the park, polishing the zoo’s giant statues until they shone like new and restoring the zoo’s central fountain. To provide for the continued upkeep of the zoo, Hampton topped-off the effort with a $40,000 contribution.

U.S.S. LAFFEY DESTROYER, PATRIOTS POINT (Charleston, South Carolina) History: The U.S.S. Laffey Destroyer is the only preserved Allen M. Sumner class destroyer, as well as the only surviving U.S. World War II destroyer that saw action in the Atlantic where it acted as an escort for convoys to Great Britain. The destroyer helped bombard Utah Beach at Normandy in the D-Day landing on June 6, 1944 during World War II. Sent into the Pacific, Laffey was involved in one of the most famous destroyer-kamikaze duels in the war – the Battle of Iwo Jima. Hit several times, racked by explosions and fires, Laffey remained afloat because of the valiant efforts of her crew. Laffey earned five battle stars and a Presidential Unit Citation for her World War II service and two battle stars for her Korean War service.

An American legend and larger-than-life relic of our nation’s wartime history, the U.S.S. Laffey is known as the “ship that wouldn’t die.” Today, the U.S.S. Laffey is recognized as a National Historic Landmark and remains honored at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, one of the world’s largest museums commemorating World War II. Refurbishment Information: On November 7-8, 2006, more than 25 Hampton employee-volunteers from the Charleston area worked together to help clean, scrape, sand and paint the Laffey. The volunteers’ commitment paid off – so much so that the Museum was able to finish a new museum exhibit within the Laffey to showcase WWII era artifacts. Hampton also contributed nearly $2,000 to help preserve the articles, ensuring that future generations can learn from the legacies and sacrifices of all American service men and women.


ELEUTHERIAN COLLEGE (Madison, Indiana) History: As the first college in Indiana and one of the first in pre-Civil War America to admit students regardless of race or gender, Eleutherian College is considered one of America’s Most Endangered Historic Places and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1848, the school enjoyed its heyday in the late 1850s, drawing Caucasian and African-American students from as far away as Mississippi and Louisiana to take advantage of the chance to learn in an integrated setting. The local monument, dedicated to education and equality, also served as a station on the Underground Railroad system. Battered but still proud, the structure was in desperate need of Hampton’s assistance – showing the effects of prolonged neglect and vandalism. Refurbishment Information: On June 27, 2006, 15 volunteers from Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky worked together to refurbish the historic landmark and preserve its rich history. Hampton Inn volunteers helped brighten the campus’ main building, the Lyman Hoyt House and accompanying visitor centers with gallons of paint, tons of cleaning supplies and new indigenous landscaping. After a long day of hard work and fun in the sun, Hampton’s Save-A-Landmark program contributed an estimated 160 hours of manpower and more than $10,000 toward helping Eleutherian College educate individuals on its poignant role in American history once again.

CAROUSEL GARDENS, CITY PARK (New Orleans, Louisiana)

History: Known as the beloved “Crown Jewel” of New Orleans, this 1,500 acre park in the heart of the city has been delighting locals and travelers alike with everything from mini-train rides to whirls on its famed antique carousel for 100 years. The popular carousel is one of only 100 antique wooden carousels in the entire country and is the last one in Louisiana. For this, it has garnered national attention and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Refurbishment Information: On April 25, 2006, 20 volunteers from Louisiana worked together to refurbish the antique landmark to prepare the

carousel for its next 100 years and to help the clean-up effort after Hurricane Katrina - what is now recognized as one of the busiest hurricane season in history. The carousel itself and surrounding landscape sat in several feet of water for six weeks following the hurricane, resulting in a myriad of needs including everything from replacing ruined platforms and roofs to pulling out the dead foliage and planting all new landscaping. To restore the park back to its pre-hurricane state, Hampton Inn volunteers provide the manpower and the resources to breathe new life into this landmark, helping to ensure it will be enjoyed for many generations to come. With rolled up sleeves and a lot of supplies, volunteers cleaned, painted, planted, polished and fixed until the landmark was once again the sparking jewel of the city.


JESSE OWENS MEMORIAL PARK (Oakville, Alabama) History: Running 100 meters in 10.3 seconds and jumping more than 26 feet in a single bound … all in the quest for gold. These Superman-like acts are human feats accomplished nearly 70 years ago by Jesse Owens – the first American to win four gold medals in track and field during an Olympic Games. Perhaps even more impressive is the adversity he overcame. Jesse Owens faced incredible discrimination as he entered the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. Overcoming all odds, he went on to Tset unprecedented Olympic records.T TBy the end of the Games, the entire world cheered for Jesse Owens of the USA. TToday, the Jesse Owens Memorial Park in Oakville, Alabama honors and exudes the athletic achievements of one of the best remembered athletes in Olympic history, providing recreational and sporting opportunities for future generations. The Jesse Owens Memorial Park includes a life-sized bronze statue of the famous athlete and Olympic rings, a 1936 Olympic torch replica and a replica of Owens’ childhood home.

Refurbishment Information: On Oct. 26 and 27, 2005, 20 volunteers from Alabama teamed up to restore this Olympic landmark. In honor of the Hilton Family of Hotels U.S. Olympic Team sponsorship, volunteers from Hampton Hotels’ Save-A-Landmark program instilled some sportsman-like spirit back into the historic memorial by shining the statue of Olympian Jesse Owens, cleaning the Olympic torch replica, painting the visitors center and landscaping the 20-acre site. Altogether, Hampton contributed nearly 100 hours of manpower and more than $38,000 toward reviving this landmark.

THE ENCHANTED FOREST (Ellicott City, Maryland)

History: Jack and the Beanstalk, The Old Lady’s Shoe, Cinderella’s Pumpkin Coach and dozens of other storybook figurines have one thing in common – they call The Enchanted Forest at Clark’s Elioak Farm in Ellicott City home. Delighting parents and children alike, The Enchanted Forest first opened in 1955 as a storybook park featuring larger-than-life fairytale figures. It’s recognized as the East Coast’s first theme park and credited as the third oldest U.S. theme park. This homage to tall tales developed quite a tall list of refurbishment needs over the years, forcing the forest to close for many years. Today, the owner of Clark's Elioak Farm has been relocating and restoring the over-sized figurines – treasure by treasure –

to her 540-acre farm to ensure generations to come will be able to enjoy their stories. These efforts are beginning to give The Enchanted Forest a new lease on life. Refurbishment Information: On Aug. 9 and 10,P

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successful restoration. With their magic wands and sprinkles of fairy dust – as well as gallons of paint, tons of cleaning supplies, new landscaping and a lot of handiwork – volunteers worked their charms on the storybook figures so that they can all live happily ever after. Collectively, 200 volunteer-hours and more than $30,000 were invested into the time-honored treasures. The Enchanted Forest’s magical makeover ensures it will be enjoyed by many generations to come.


ADMIRAL TWIN DRIVE-IN (Tulsa, Oklahoma) History: The Admiral Twin Drive-In theater epitomizes the nostalgic drive-ins of yesteryear … so much so that it was featured in Frances Ford Coppola’s 1983 film “The Outsiders” as the ultimate 1950’s hangout. Originally opened as a single screen in 1951 called the Modernaire, the owners soon saw a need for a second screen which they added to the back of the screen and renamed in 1952. Located on historic Route 66, the Admiral Twin is one of only eight drive-ins remaining in Oklahoma and the state’s largest drive-in with a capacity for more than 1,200 cars. America voted Tulsa’s most famous landmark as the lucky recipient of a $20,000 award from Hampton during a two-month online voting campaign. These funds came from Hampton winning the prestigious SMITHSONIAN Magazine/Travelers Conservation Foundation Sustainable Tourism Award. Refurbishment Information: On May 24, P

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Hampton Inn volunteers banded together to create movie magic on this all-American site. With more than 50 gallons of paint and speedy handiwork, they helped the site say ‘Action!’ by painting radio boxes, the sides of the 80-feet tall screen; updating the marquee signs, ticket booth and concession stand; and landscaping the 38-acre site, allowing future generations to enjoy the drive-in experience. They contributed nearly 100 hours of manpower and more than $35,000 toward tuning up this all-American landmark.

HOGBACK BRIDGE (Winterset, Iowa) History: A famous site in America’s literary and architectural history, Hogback Bridge is one of the Bridges of Madison County made famous by Robert Waller’s best-selling book and the award-winning film of the same name. The Bridge was built in 1884 by Benton Jones and still stands in its original location in a valley north of Winterset, Iowa. Spanning 97 feet long and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Hogback is one of the five remaining bridges of the 19 structures originally built in the late 1800s. The bridge was renovated in 1992, but was marred by an arson attempt ten years later.

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Hampton Inn volunteers from Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Ames, Iowa. They banded together to brighten the bridge’s weathered wood frame and railings with gallons of paint, tons of cleaning supplies, new landscaping and a lot of handy work. They contributed nearly 120 hours of manpower toward helping Hogback Bridge return to its original state. The Save-A-Landmark program also donated more than $10,000, a portion of which will go toward security efforts in light of the previous arson attempts, to give Hogback’s preserved look staying power.


THE GINGERBREAD CASTLE (Hamburg, New Jersey) History: Recognized as Hamburg’s most famous landmark – and one of America’s first theme parks – the Gingerbread Castle is a larger than life fairy-tale shrine inspired by the Brothers Grimm’s classic story “Hansel and Gretel.” It was built in 1930 by F.H. Bennett in conjunction with the famous set designer and architect Joe Urban, who created the whimsical gingerbread walls, candy cane towers, cake icing turrets and frosted sugar roof. Back then, 25 cents was all visitors needed to take a guided tour through the Gingerbread Castle and its character statues. New owner Frank Hinger bought the Castle in 2003 with the dream of restoring the building to its original glory and re-opening it to travelers worldwide. Refurbishment Information: On Monday, July 19, and Tuesday, July 20, P

P2004, more than 40 Hampton Inn

volunteers joined forces to help bring back the mythical retreat for children by refurbishing this one-of-a-kind site. With a little help from the imagination, Hampton employee volunteers cut, sawed and raked away the vines and brush that had overtaken the site, power-washed the grime from its frosted walls, and repainted its side towers and fairytale characters in a two-day project to kick off its full-restoration. In addition, the Save-A-Landmark program contributed more than $25,000 toward helping put the Gingerbread Castle and characters like “Humpty Dumpty,” back together again. Refurbishment Update: Since the refurbishment of Hamburg’s well-known Gingerbread Castle in July 2004, the whimsical landmark was the victim of more than $10,000 in damage from vandals likely unaware of its heritage and the recent efforts to preserve it. On October 27, 2004 Hampton Inn came to Humpty Dumpty’s rescue and donated an additional $5,000 to restore their hard work and preserve the site from any future vandalism. As a result of Hampton’s generosity, an alarm system and secure fence were installed to ensure Humpty Dumpty and his Gingerbread Castle live happily ever after.

HARSSON-GOYER-LEE HOUSE (Memphis, Tennessee) History: The original structure of the Harsson-Goyer-Lee House was built in 1843, growing grander through the years in the Memphis downtown area once known as “Millionaire’s Row.” A rare surviving example of add-on architecture, the House is one of the few in the U.S. whose original drawings are displayed at the national Library of Congress. For more than 80 years it served as home to three different prominent families – each having an important role in the commerce and culture of early Memphis. The home served as city’s first free art school, established by Rosa Lee, but has been closed to the public since the school’s relocation in 1959. The Memphis Chapter of Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities (APTA) has been working to save the Harsson-Goyer-Lee House from destruction for more than 40 years, and with the help of Hampton’s Save-A-Landmark program the House will be able to open its doors once again. Refurbishment Information:

On Wednesday, June 23, 2004, more than 60 Hampton Inn volunteers (the largest number of volunteers to date in a single project) from across the Mid-South area banded together to prepare the Harsson-Goyer-Lee House for reopening. The project celebrated both Hampton Hotels 20 P

thP Anniversary in its hometown Memphis

and the Save-A-Landmark program’s 20 P

thP restoration effort. In preparation for the re-opening of the house as

a museum, community members worked to refurbish the interior and exterior of the House, including painting

Landmark Refurbishment Details – 14 and cleaning wrought iron molding, antique fireplaces, staircases, and newly installed doors ready to welcome in the public once again. More than $25,000 was contributed toward adding new landscaping and a security system to protect the historic landmark.

TYBEE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE (Tybee Island, Georgia) History: Originally built in 1773, three years before the Revolutionary War, the 231-year-old Tybee Island Lighthouse was crucial in enabling Savannah to blossom into the port city that is recognized today. In June 2003, Tybee Island’s historical significance was highlighted when the lighthouse was selected by the U.S. Postal Service to be the subject of a commemorative stamp. However, the lighthouse needed financial help from the community. Its exterior had been darkened by years of weather damage and exposure to corrosive sea salt, most notably damaging the lighthouse’s distinctive exterior black and white paint pattern that guides mariners. Beyond aesthetics, this color scheme or “day mark,” helps ships distinguish one port from another in the daylight. Unable to cover the costly price tag for re-painting, Hampton’s Save-A-Landmark program partnered with the Tybee Island Historical Society to make the lighthouse the recipient of the program’s next outreach effort.

Refurbishment Information: On Tuesday, March 9, 2004, more than 15 Hampton Inn volunteers from the Savannah area partnered with local preservationists and contractors to make the Tybee Light shine a little brighter. Armed with paintbrushes and specialized black & white paint, volunteers from Hampton Hotels’ “Save-A-Landmark” program spent their day refurbishing one of the most famous tourist landmarks on the U.S. Eastern Coast.

NATIONAL MONUMENT TO THE FOREFATHERS (Plymouth, Massachusetts) History: The idea for a National Monument to the Forefathers was first conceived in 1820 with the establishment of the Pilgrim Society, but did not solidify until 1850 when they resolved to have it built. In May of 1855, the Pilgrim Society hired Hammatt Billings (1818-1874), a Boston architect, illustrator and sculptor, to design the National Monument to the Forefathers. The finished monument was dedicated on August 1, 1889, 30 years after its groundbreaking, and has stood in its present location for more than 100 years. The monument was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, in recognition of its historical and cultural significance. The Pilgrim Society gifted the monument to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 2001 when they decided the organization could no longer afford to repair and maintain the statue. The site is now managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of State Parks and Recreation. Refurbishment Information: On Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003, the day following Columbus Day, Hampton volunteers from Boston and Providence traveled back to where the first Americans arrived to refurbish a symbolic piece of U.S. history. Since its dedication more than 100 years ago, the 81-foot tall National Monument to the Forefathers in Plymouth, Mass. – one of the nation’s largest solid granite statues – has seen its image of the lady “Faith,” her pedestal and walkway of historic pavers deteriorate from time and weather. In an event to mark its public-private partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Hampton Hotels utilized its “Save-A-Landmark” program and hotel volunteers to refurbish the site’s 107-foot walkway in the Monument’s first step toward restoration.


STREETCAR #30, THE “CLOVER BELLE” (Surrey, British Columbia) History: Streetcar #30, also known as the “Clover Belle,” is a 1912 heritage J.G. Brill streetcar originally built in Philadelphia, Pa. It was then shipped overseas and spent most of its life transporting residents of Oporto, Portugal, before returning to British Columbia for the past ten years. During this time the streetcar spent a number of years in an outdoor heritage museum in Saanich, B.C., subjected to the harsh environmental conditions of the Pacific Northwest. The town of Cloverdale, a rail and road transportation hub for more than 120 years, committed to bringing Clover Belle back to its original glory since its arrival last year. Based on its historical significance and future impact on long-term cultural benefits to Surrey, Hampton

identified the Clover Belle streetcar as a landmark worth refurbishing through its “Save-A-Landmark” campaign. Refurbishment Information: On October 2, 2003, volunteers from nearby Hampton Hotels in the Surrey and Vancouver area joined with members of the Cloverdale District to sand, strip, refinish, polish and repair the historic streetcar. This was the first international extension of the Save-A-Landmark program since its inception four years ago. THE EAT-RITE DINER OF ROUTE 66 (St. Louis, Missouri)

History: The Eat-Rite Diner has been well known for 50 years as a Route 66 icon in St. Louis for comfort-food seekers. Weather and age have taken its toll on this small downtown vintage establishment, with no tables but only a long bar where guests sit on stools to chat and smell the giant grease griddle, where aproned servers prepare you six hamburgers for under $5. Signs hang inside stating "Eat Rite or Don't Eat at All." Refurbishment Information: In June 2003, volunteers from Hampton Hotels in St. Louis spent the day providing the diner a fresh coat of paint and re-lettering its giant, weathered sign. The site was the last Route 66 refurbishment of the year for Hampton hotels, and received the last of more than 60 "Route 66 Roadside Attraction" signs Hampton had placed at landmarks along Route 66 during the summer, commemorating its history and honoring it as a Route 66 vintage establishment.


THE “OLDEST HOUSE” IN THE U.S. (Santa Fe, New Mexico) History: The Oldest House is reputed to be a remnant of the Indian Pueblo of Analco, which occupied much of the area on the south side of the Santa Fe River. Once inhabited by original settlers to Santa Fe, its history includes serving as living quarters for famous periods and people in pre-American history. It provided housing for a top officer in the army of Governor Don Diego DeVargas after the famous 1680 pueblo revolt and later for Governor Marquez de Peñuela during the completion of repairs to the San Miguel Mission circa 1710. Over the many years the Oldest House has undergone numerous usages, from a livable dwelling, to storage area to office space. All in this time, its mudded walls becoming cracked and worn, with residents and tourists not really aware of its age and that it could actually be one of the oldest living domiciles in the U.S., hand built with mud, straw and wooden beams before the 16P

thP century.

Refurbishment Information: On May 15, 2003, Hampton hotel volunteers converged at the Oldest House under the guidance of Cornerstones, a local non-profit organization dedicated to restoring rural Hispanic villages and Indian Pueblos, to rehabilitate this historic structure. The refurbishment involved recreating its original mud bricks and plaster substance to re-plaster the interior walls; re-roofing the structure; repairing its entry door; removing street concrete pavement that was retaining moisture and damaging its walls; creating a bed of creek stone that would draw moisture away from the building, and creating landscaping outside the building. This and other work in excess of $48,000 funded entirely by Hampton was done to allow St. Michael's College, owners of the house, to turn the structure into a museum for tourist to safely walk through and walk back in history.

LA PLAZA PARK (San Bernardino, California)

History: As a favorite gathering place for community dances, musical concerts and Mexican festivals, La Plaza Park was at one time a hub of local activities. The park provided the area a center for activities reminiscent of early Mexican heritage. Refurbishment Information: On April 30, 2003—just five days before Cinco de Mayo—Hampton hotel volunteers converged at La Plaza Park equipped with paint, brushes, clippers and flowers bringing the park back to full color. The refurbishment involved replacing park benches and trash barrels on-site, as well as

creating a commemorative mural celebrating Mexican heritage and recognizing the park as a "Site Worth Seeing" on Route 66.


METEOR CITY TRADING POST (Meteor City, Arizona) History: A Route 66 icon for over 60 years, Meteor City Trading Post has some of the finest Indian jewelry to be found anywhere along the Mother Road, hand-crafted by local Native American artisans. Recently re-opened, Meteor City experienced a refurbishment by Hampton volunteers on Wednesday, October 23, 2002. It was also known to Route 66 Roadies as once containing a line drawing of the entire Route 66, known as one of the largest "maps" of Route 66, but was painted over by advertising. Refurbishment Information: On October 23, 2002 local Hampton volunteers from across Arizona converged outside Winslow to bring the Meteor City Trading Post, into full color. Volunteers from seven hotels in the state worked with a local artist to re-create a new, larger 100-foot Route 66 mural against its wall, and restore and repaint the site's six tee pees with Native American artwork. The site also received signage explaining its history and proclaiming it a "Site Worth Seeing" along Route 66.

THE BLUE WHALE (Catoosa, Oklahoma) History: Built in the early 1970s, the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Okla. was originally a wedding anniversary gift to Hugh Davis’ wife, Zelta. For years, travelers along Route 66 found the Blue Whale –- an 80-foot structure that stretched over a swimming pond – a welcome play area and rest stop. As traffic slowed on the Route with America's new interstate system, the Blue Whale and surrounding picnic area deteriorated, yet continued to be a highly photographed structure for tourists and Route 66 fans. Refurbishment Information: On August 15, 2002 the grinning whale on Route 66 gained a brighter smile as it became part of Hampton's national refurbishment effort to revive landmarks along Route 66. The site was given a “Route 66 Roadside Attraction” sign to mark its historical significance. Its surrounding picnic area and facilities received new plumbing, painting and landscaping; and finally, the giant Blue Whale received a

much-needed bath from Hampton Inn volunteers.

MONUMENT OF STATES STATUE (Kissimmee, Florida) History: Following the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, the Monument of States was erected to stand tall as a symbol of America’s unity. Over the years, the monument has taken shape as governors, presidents, prime ministers and dozens of countries from around the world have donated stones from their homelands for display on the monument. Today, this pyramid-shaped landmark stands 50-feet tall and, at its stoic peak, displays two symbols of national pride: the Bald Eagle and American flag.

Refurbishment Information: On November 7, 2001, Hampton and AAA (American Automobile Association) volunteers cleaned, repainted, provided landscaping and erected a new American flag on the Monument of States. The landmark was selected shortly after the September 11 attacks, when the nation – just as after 1941– united in patriotism to celebrate our diversity.


ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE (Northville, Michigan) History: Built in 1873, the one-room schoolhouse in Northville, Mich. was closed in 1966 after falling victim to vandals and a brushfire. In 1974, the tiny school was donated to the Mill Race Historical Village for ongoing preservation efforts. Refurbishment Information: On August 30, 2001, Hampton hotel team members scrubbed, re-painted and restored the historic one-room schoolhouse to its original charm. The volunteers also raised the U.S. flag on a brand-new flagpole in the spirit of the daily early-American school tradition.

UNCLE SAM STATUE (Ottawa Lake, Michigan) History: The 42-foot-tall Uncle Sam landmark was constructed in California in the 1960s and moved to Ohio to invite customers into a fast food restaurant in Toledo. The tall and lean fiberglass Uncle Sam now greets passersby traveling on U.S. 223 in Ottawa Lake, Michigan – 10 miles from his original home. Refurbishment Information: On July 2, 2001, just two days before the first Independence Day of the new millennium, several Hampton volunteers paid tribute to Uncle Sam by restoring his huge twin statue to its original towering glory. Suffice to say, volunteers gave the patriotic icon an extra, extra, extra large coat – of paint – and the rejuvenation he needed after 40 years of deterioration.

ODELL STANDARD OIL GAS STATION (Odell, Illinois)

History: This 70-year-old Standard Oil Gas Station in Odell, Ill. was once a stop for travelers on the world-renowned Route 66. The vintage station is rumored to have been visited by famous Americans, such as President Harry Truman in its golden day and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Refurbishment Information: In May 2001, during the 75 P

thP Anniversary of Route 66, more than

25 Hampton volunteers equipped with hammers, nails, paint and shovels (for landscaping), helped renovate the notable landmark back to its 1932 glory. The company also donated nearly $8,000 to the Odell Tourism and Community

Development program – the amount needed to complete exterior refurbishments, pay off Station debts and become eligible for a government-matching fund for interior overhauls.


WORLD’S LARGEST SANTA CLAUS (North Pole, Alaska) History: This larger-than-life Santa (a jolly statue standing 48-feet-tall and 33-feet-wide) was originally built for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair and has since found a new home next to the world famous Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska.

Refurbishment Information: Giving Santa a makeover in the St. Nick of Time – December 2000 – was no small feat. Restoring the statue required building a nearly 60-foot-high tent around the figure, heating it to nearly 50 degrees in below zero temperatures (paint doesn’t stick in cold weather conditions) and using 10 gallons of red, 5 gallons of white and 3 gallons of black paint.

EL CAMINO REAL BELLS (Oceanside, California) History: The El Camino Real, one of California’s most famous and historic highways, is a 1,700-mile road connecting 39 missions, four presidios and a number of pueblos. Two of the bell markers along this road constituted the fourth landmark refurbishment of the program. Refurbishment Information: In October 2000, Hampton traveled to Oceanside, Calif., to refurbish two of the original “Mission” bell markers (the 199P

thP and 200 P

thP to be refurbished) that still

mark the way for travelers on the El Camino Real. In addition to providing volunteer support for this preservation initiative and educating local fourth graders on the significance of the El Camino Real and bell markers, Hampton gave a monetary donation to assist with the creation of a map display highlighting the route for modern travelers to reference while on their road trip.

THE BIG DUCK (Flanders, New York) History: The Big Duck, a 20-foot-tall, 40-foot-wide gift shop, was built in 1931 to lure travelers to purchase Peking ducks. This Route 24 roadside treasure nests comfortably in Flanders, N.Y., and greets road warriors traveling to and from the Hampton's on Long Island. Known as the “world’s largest” duck, it is not only adored by the Long Island community, but also is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, since it actually represents a form of unique architecture being a gift shop you can enter. Refurbishment Information: In order to achieve the duck’s long awaited makeover, several Hampton hotels across Long Island banded together to restore it to its 1930s appearance. Restorative work for the duck included recreating its original landscaping, replacing its old fashion wooden screen door and repainting the exterior a fresh new coat of bright white.


“SEE ROCK CITY” BARN (Sevierville, Tennessee) History: The “See Rock City” barns, representing one of the first forms of roadside advertising (barn walls and roofs), are recognizable facets of rural America and stand as charming landmarks on farms in communities along state highways throughout the South. The painted advertisements on the rooftops of these barns are no longer allowed, and many of these famous structures have disappeared over the years. The William Chaney barn was erected on U.S. Highway 411 in Sevierville, Tenn. in the early 1940s and became Hampton Hotels’ second landmark refurbishment. Refurbishment Information: Hampton employees and community volunteers partnered together to repaint and restore the “See Rock City” barn on June 15, 2000, rebuilding the walls, doors and roof. Traveling from Nashville, First Lady Martha Sundquist was on-hand assisting the efforts to restore the 60-year-old icon.

THE RAIN OF ARROWS (Mancos, Colorado) History: The Rain of Arrows, located off of Highway 160 in Mancos, Colo., is quite a sight for those who drive past and visit this popular landmark and its Native American trading post. The attraction consists of seven 30-foot-tall arrows towering over three 25-foot-tall teepees. It was created and built by Wilma Brimhall with the help of local Navajos in 1959, in hopes of luring travelers to stop by. Refurbishment Information: Hampton Inn traveled to Mancos in May 2000 to paint the arrows and recreate Native American artwork on the teepees. This landmark rejuvenation was a team effort. Hampton enlisted help from the local mayor, community organizations and area hotel employees to get the job done in time for the summer tourist season. It was the program's very first landmark refurbishment project.

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