Ogdensburg’s Lighthouse and Potsdam Civic Center have been nominated to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo said the Ogdensburg and Potsdam sites were among 28 properties to be nominated by the New York State Board for Historic Preservation.

Ogdensburg’s Lighthouse is located adjacent to the confluence of the Oswegatchie and St. Lawrence rivers, it was completed in 1871 and long served as a beacon for safe navigation on the St. Lawrence River.

Potsdam Civic Center Complex is a Great Depression-era work relief project. The Neoclassical-style building constructed with walls of rough-hewn Potsdam sandstone ashlar was built from 1934 to 1935 to serve as a community center for the village and town of Potsdam. It incorporates a former Universalist Church, erected 1876-77, within its walls.

Cuomo said the nominations reflect the remarkable breadth of New York’s history, ranging from the long-time home of civil rights leader Bayard Rustin to a lighthouse in the St. Lawrence River to the neighborhood of the nation’s first African-American Congresswoman in Brooklyn.

“These landmarks are part of New York’s rich history and by preserving their legacies, we are encouraging future growth in communities across the state,” Governor Cuomo said. “I congratulate this year’s recipients on their great work in protecting the Empire State’s unique history and preserving these economic and educational assets for generations to come.”

“We are pleased to recognize these outstanding achievements, which have made significant contributions to historic preservation and revitalization efforts across the state,” Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose Harvey said. “These projects are exceptional examples of how historic preservation can be an important tool for community renewal, economic development and job growth in New York State.”

Cuomo also announced seven distinctive projects from around the state received 2015 New York State Historic Preservation Awards. Among this year’s award winners are downtown rehabilitation projects in Albany and Syracuse, the restoration of a popular 19th century Adirondack great camp, and the repair of the old Brooklyn Fire Headquarters for continued residential use.