Historic Preservation
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Our History | Historic Preservation
Historic Downtown Clarksville (HDC) was founded in 2023 in recognition of the need for a local 501c3 organization dedicated to the Main Street Approach's downtown revitalization methodology. Since then, we are evolving into a thriving nonprofit.
Celebrating 40 Years of MAIN STREET Successes
Since 1980 Main Street America has been revitalizing downtowns
When Main Street America was established by the National Trust in 1980, it was intended to be a program that could help solve the common problems shared by older and historic downtowns scattered across the country. Forty years later, Main Street America has proven to be nothing less than a resounding success. More than 1,600 organizations and individuals, based in rural and urban areas alike, now form the Main Street America network. Combined, they have created more than 600,000 new jobs and helped rehabilitate nearly 300,000 historic buildings.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on unparalleled new challenges to every local community in the United States. But even in times of hardship, Main Street America and the National Trust remain committed to the mission that prompted the program’s creation, and confident that it will endure moving forward. To commemorate 40 years of tireless work, here are five success stories that demonstrate the change-making power of Main Streets.
