A creamery, a nineteenth-century hotel, a classic ballpark, and a roadside icon represent just a few of the diverse sites named to Minnesota’s 2009 list of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places.

The 16th annual compilation is put together by the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota and profiles what they believe are the state's most endangered historic sites. Minnesotans are asked to weigh in and submit nominations for the list.

Final selections are made by a selection committee including members of the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota and several other statewide groups.

The 10 Most Endangered Historic Places list for 2009 is:

The Big Fish, Bena
Chaska Athletic Park, Chaska
Palace Hotel, Crookston
Dassel Coop Dairy Association Creamery Building, Dassel
Saint Louis County Jail, Duluth
Rock Island Swing Bridge, Inver Grove Heights
Foley-Brower-Bohmer House, St. Cloud
Schmidt Brewery, St. Paul
Distressed Urban Neighborhoods
Historic Wood Windows

The 10 Most Endangered program is designed to spotlight historic properties that face imminent danger through demolition, neglect, severe alteration, or inappropriate public policy.

A full listing of previous 10 Most Endangered properties, and more information about the Alliance’s work to preserve, protect, and promote Minnesota’s historic resources, can be found at www.mnpreservation.org.