America's endangered historic places

President Barack Obama, left, walks around Gay Head Lighthouse while on vacation on Martha's Vineyard in Aquinnah, Mass., Aug. 27, 2009.

The lighthouse is on The National Trust for Historic Preservation 2013 list of 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.

It was the first lighthouse built on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts and now is in danger of toppling over the edge of the Gay Head Cliffs. Preservationists say it's threatened by a century of erosion at the oceanfront site and the impacts of climate change.

Delta Airlines terminal 3 - JFK airport, New York

The unique flying-saucer-shaped Worldport Terminal built by Pan Am in 1960 at New York's Kennedy Airport was a symbol of the jet age.

It's where The Beatles first arrived in the U.S., along with millions of other travelers. But it has become rundown and outdated, and asbestos abatement made renovations costly.

Delta Air Lines recently abandoned the terminal for a new building and demolition crews have already begun work on the futuristic structure from the past.

San Jose Church - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

AP/Archdiocese of San Juan of Puerto Rico

The San Jose Church was built in 1532 and stands as one of the few remaining examples of Spanish Gothic architecture in the Western Hemisphere.

It closed 13 years ago and is now threatened by deterioration and structural damage. This is the preservation group's first listing from Puerto Rico.

Astrodome - Houston, Texas

Dirty, tattered seats ring the Astrodome in Houston in this photo from May 21, 2012.

Once touted as the Eighth Wonder of the World, the nation's first domed stadium sits quietly gathering dust and items for storage.

The Astrodome was the world's first domed, air-conditioned stadium and needs a viable plan to be reused to avoid demolition.

Lower James River - James City county, Va.

America's first permanent English settlement at Jamestown was founded along the banks of the James River in 1607.

Now preservationists say the river and landscape are threatened by a proposed transmission line that would change the scenic integrity of the area.

Kake Cannery - Kake, Alaska

The Kake Cannery has played a role in the development of the Alaskan salmon-canning industry in the 20th century. But preservationists say immediate action is needed to stabilize the existing buildings.

Chinatown House - Rancho Cucamonga, Calif

AP/Rick Ing/The National Trust for Historic Preservation

The house is one of the last remaining connections to the history of Chinese Americans who helped build modern-day Rancho Cucamonga.

It once served as a general store and residence for about 50 Chinese American laborers. (AP Photo/Rick Ing, The National Trust for Historic Preservation)

Mountain View Black Officers' club - Fort Huachuca, Ariz.

This example of a military service club built specifically for African-American officers faces demolition by the U.S. Army.

Preservationists say the Army has blocked efforts to list the property on the National Register of Historic Places.

Musselshell School - Montana.

Montana is still using more historic one- and two-room schoolhouses than any other state, but preservationists say the school buildings are at risk because the state's population is shifting to urban centers.

Abysinian Meeting House - Portland, Maine

For generations of African Americans, the Abyssinian Meeting House was a spiritual center in Portland, but now it needs funding to be preserved for the future.

Village of Mariemont - Ohio

Karen Sullivan/National Trust For Historic Preservation/AP

The Village of Mariemont, outside of Cincinnati was designed between 1921 and 1925 and is considered one of the most important examples of town planning in the country.

The National Trust For Historic Preservation says a major transportation project, proposed by the Ohio Department of Transportation, threatens the community's integrity.