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.

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

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After the Kirby Mansion

The Kirby Mansion at 2000 Smith Street was one of the few surviving houses from Houston’s South End. It had no historic designation, and its loss in early November exposed a gap in Houston’s preservation system.