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American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation Announce 2025 Grantees of Backing Historic Small Restaurants
American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation today announced the 2025 class of grantees of the Backing Historic Small Restaurants program, marking five years of celebrating investing in small, independent restaurants that serve as cultural and culinary landmarks across the U.S.
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