near Mission (Hidalgo County) La Lomita Chapel. Credit: Anthony Acosta (Flickr). La Lomita Chapel is located near the Rio Grande and is a significant example of the vernacular architecture of the United States and Mexico border. La Lomita, or “Little Hill,” was built in 1899 and later restored in 1937 and again in 1976 as… More »
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Historic Dallas Public Schools
Dallas (Dallas County) Urban Park School, Dallas. Credit: Michael Cagle for Preservation Dallas. Dallas Independent School District (DISD) released a proposed Strategic Facilities Plan calling for the demolition of nineteen schools, the majority of which are of historic-age, to be replaced with seventeen new schools. The justification for the demolitions is to reduce the average… More »
Historic Gas Stations Statewide
Historic Gas Stations Statewide Pictured is the old petrified wood gas station at 1738 CR 312, Glen Rose (Somervell County) The early and mid-20th century construction of gas stations has left a legacy of distinctive yet modest roadside architecture throughout Texas. Changing demographics, economics and transportation needs have resulted in the closure and demolition of… More »
Historic Residential Wood Windows
Historic Residential Wood Windows Pictured is Bassett Farm located at 1343 LCR 666, Kosse COMING SOON
Historic Dams Statewide
Historic Dams Statewide Pictured: Endangered Cape’s Dam in the San Marcos River Historic dams, mill races and associated structures across Texas were essential for the development of early water-powered industries, agricultural irrigation, and flood control. While many continue to serve their original function, they are also important today as evidence of historic engineering practices and pioneer ingenuity… More »
Historic Barns Statewide
Historic Barns Statewide Pictured is a historic barn near Manda owned by Travis County Historic barns of various forms, sizes and materials built for a range of uses can be found throughout much of Texas, and of those that survive many are in serious disrepair and slowly collapsing. Barns represent our agricultural heritage and reflect… More »
Lions Municipal Golf Course
Lions Municipal Golf Course 2901 Enfield Road, Austin, Travis County The heavily-wooded 141-acre Lions Municipal Golf Course, known as “Muny,” is located just two miles west of the Texas State Capitol in Austin. It was designed in 1924 and remains in its original use today as a golf course. The course was laid out… More »
Austin State Hospital
Austin State Hospital 4110 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Travis County COMING SOON
Fair Park
Fair Park Dallas, Dallas County COMING SOON
Amarillo Helium Plant
Amarillo Helium Plant 10001 Interstate 40 Business (formerly Route 66), Amarillo, Potter County The Amarillo Helium Plant is a nationally-significant historic industrial site in the Texas Panhandle that awaits rehabilitation. Global helium production was centered near Amarillo with the production of almost all of the world’s supply for over a decade prior to World War… More »