Houston Public Media News 88.7 reports today on Preservation Houston's efforts to restore the prototype of the official City of Houston flag, which was donated to us. The prototype was made in 1915 as a guide for the first official flag, which was produced in New York and made its debut at a parade on July 4 of that year.
Fretz to receive Mayor’s Historic Preservationist of the Year Award
Mayor Annise Parker has selected long-time Preservation Houston member and supporter Bob Fretz Jr. to receive the Mayor’s Historic Preservationist of the Year Award. The public is invited to attend the award presentation at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, during City Council’s Public Session at City Hall, 901 Bagby.
Historic house move brings history in progress to East End
A real parade of homes passed through Houston’s East End Saturday night, when preservationists Michael Skelly and Anne Whitlock moved six Victorian-era houses to prevent their demolition for new townhouse construction. The historic houses are now safely located on property the couple owns surrounding the former Fire Station No. 2 (1909) on the corner of Sampson and Preston.
City preservation manual now online
The City of Houston Planning & Development Department's new Web-based Historic Preservation Manual is now available online. The manual includes information on the process for receiving certificates of appropriateness and planning rehabilitation projects.