Historic preservation projects underway in Waddington WWNY Historic preservation projects underway in Waddington By Keith Benman | March 10, 2021 at 4:48 PM EST - Updated March 10 at 8:40 PM WADDINGTON, N.Y. (WWNY) - In Waddington, theyâre building on the past. Proponents say the historic preservation projects are giving the river town a brighter future. Restorations and renovations are taking place all over town. The Clark House is raising funds for a historically authentic ceiling and the Waddington First Presbyterian Church is getting crucial renovations. âPeople that now live here see that Waddington can be brought back. And I believe thatâs why all of these projects are taking place,â said Robert Smith, First Presbyterian building manager.