Preservation Houston and Operation Photo Rescue teamed up to help Houstonians whose family photos were damaged during Hurricane Harvey with a copy run Dec. 9 and 10.
Volunteers sorted, measured and photographed the damaged photos, which will be sent to OPR volunteers around the world for digital restoration. The result: People who thought their memories had been lost will get restored new prints of their treasured photos.
The Board of Directors and I are pleased to announce that David Bush is Preservation Houston's new executive director.
David has proven himself through his work as PH's deputy director and acting executive director. He holds a master's degree in historic preservation from Middle Tennessee State University and has more than 25 years of experience as a preservation professional. A New Orleans native, David has worked with heritage organizations in Connecticut and Florida, but has spent most of his career with Galveston Historical Foundation and Preservation Houston.
We hope this finds you safe and dry. Preservation Houston’s staff is in the office on a limited basis in Harvey's aftermath, but we are working for you.
Our city is facing significant burdens in recovering from the unprecedented flooding brought by Harvey, and our historic neighborhoods will have their own unique challenges. Preservation Houston will be here to provide professional advice and accurate, timely information about the resources available for the owners of flood-damaged historic properties.
Preservation Houston has partnered with the Downtown District on a video tour of some of downtown Houston's most historically significant sites. Join PH's Jim Parsons for a visit to Allen's Landing, originally the location of the Port of Houston and today part of the Buffalo Bayou park system; Market Square, the heart of the early city; and the 300 block of Main Street, where restored historic buildings house trendy restaurants and bars.