Luther Hotel Fund

After almost a year and a half of uncertainty and the looming threat of demolition, the Luther Hotel has been saved and is now under contract to Palacios native Nick Herman, representing SouthVest BDC, LLC.

The Luther Hotel in Palacios was named to our Most Endangered Places List in 2022 after a private foundation’s plans to purchase the property and demolish the 121-year old structure were made known. Local advocates quickly took action and formed the Palacios Preservation Association (PPA) to fight against the hotel’s destruction. The Association’s grassroots advocacy efforts, along with the help of many dedicated volunteers, community allies, and a pro bono legal team, have been tremendously successful. The Luther Hotel is safe from the wrecking ball and the PPA and its partners are faced with the remarkable opportunity to restore this historic hotel on the Matagorda Bayfront.

Preservation Texas is accepting donations to the Luther Hotel Fund as the fiscal sponsor for the PPA, whose goal is to raise $2 million toward rehabilitation expenses.

*All gifts to this fund will be distributed to the PPA according to the fiscal sponsorship agreement.

Checks may be made out to Preservation Texas with a memo Luther Hotel Fund and mailed to Preservation Texas, P.O. Box 3514, San Marcos, TX 78667