Shaping a city that values its past

Preservation Houston is the citywide voice for preserving Houston’s history and the places that make it unique. Since 1978, our members, volunteers and staff have led efforts to protect landmarks, strengthen preservation policy and connect people to the stories that define our city. Explore what we do — and how you can be part of it →

Become a member

Join a community of Houstonians who care about the city’s past and are working together to protect its history and shape its future.

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The Houston Building Atlas

See Houston in a whole new way with our interactive Building Atlas, a dynamic guide to the city’s historic architecture, neighborhoods and landmarks.

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Upcoming events

Discover tours, talks and special programs that bring Houston’s history and architecture to life. There’s always something new to explore.

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Online research

Want to learn more about your home, building or neighborhood? Start here with our go-to list of online tools and resources.

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Preservation Services

We help people and neighborhoods protect the places that make Houston unique, from historic homes to beloved landmarks.

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Pier & Beam

Be part of Pier & Beam — our next-generation member group for Houstonians ages 21 to 45 who care about preservation and place.

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