Preservation Reference Library Many of these publications are no longer widely available, but the League believes they provide important insights to those interested in preservation advocacy.         new york: profiting through preservation Profiles of individual investors and creative public-private partnerships that have used historic preservation as a tool to revitalize their communities. This study, which the League released in 2000, demonstrates the economic benefits of historic preservation. 28 pages. FREE to members, a version is available to download from the web using Adobe Acrobat Reader. a fair land to build in: the architecture of the empire state Brendan Gill With 440 photographs of architectural treasures from Buffalo to Montauk Point, this 64-page book is a salute to the vast architectural heritage of New York State. 1984. FREE to members. the national register of historic places in new york state compiled by Peter D. Shaver This important reference work catalogues all New York State properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places between 1962 and 1992.The 2,926 entries for buildings, structures, sites, and objects, many of which include multiple structures, comprise almost 60,000 entries. The entries are sorted by county within New York State. 1993. 248 pages illustrated – Limited number of copies available. $25 a practical guide to storefront rehabilitation Norman M. Mintz This leaflet will help merchants and property owners improve their storefronts so that the results are both architecturally and commercially successful. 1982, 8 pages, illustrated. FREE to members     Additional information regarding preservation-related publications can be obtained by contacting Information Series, National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1785 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20036.   All publications are subject to shipping and copying fees of either $4 or $8, depending on the size of the order. To order, email your request to the League.