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.
County Commissioners put Astrodome on November 5 ballot
Astrodome named one of America's Treasures
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named the Reliant Astrodome one of America's Treasures. The designation adds the Dome to the Trust's list of highly significant endangered historic properties across the country.
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.