Here are
some links to other useful web sites regarding history and historic
preservation. Click on their logo (if available) or title to go to their
site.
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National Trust for Historic Preservation
The
National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education and
advocacy to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our
communities.
Check
out their online version of "Preservation" magazine! |
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Texas Historical Commission
The Texas Historical
Commission is the state agency for historic preservation. Established in 1953
by the state legislature, their mission is to protect and to preserve the
state's historic and prehistoric resources for the use, education, enjoyment
and economic benefit of present and future generations. THC staff consults with
citizens and organizations to preserve Texas' architectural, archeological and
cultural landmarks. |
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Dallas County Historical Commission
The
purpose of the Commission is to advise the County Commissioner's Court on
matters pertaining to historical preservation and to initiate and conduct
programs and activities to assist in the preservation of Dallas County's
historical heritage. |
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Denton County Historical
Commission
The purpose of the Denton
County Historical Commission (DCHC) is to preserve, protect, and promote the
history of Denton County. |
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Old Red Museum
of Dallas County History &
Culture
The mission of the Old Red Foundation
is to create a lively center of Dallas County civic life, to present the
diverse history of the Dallas County area, to inspire and educate, and to
showcase the many cultures that together have formed the Dallas County of
today. |
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Texas State Historical Association
Organized in 1897, their mission is to foster the
appreciation, understanding and teaching of the rich and unique history of
Texas, and to encourage research, preservation and publication of historical
material affecting the state of Texas.
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Preservation Dallas
In 1972, Preservation Dallas was founded as a
private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and
revitalization of Dallas' historic buildings, neighborhoods and places in order
to enhance the vitality of Dallas. |
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City of Carrollton
Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee
(HPAC)
The Historic
Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises and makes recommendations to the
City Council to preserve the city's landmarks and built environment, and to
protect architecturally and/or culturally significant resources for future
generations. |
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