August walking tour: Allen's Landing
Join the Walking Tours Program for a visit to Allen's Landing, the spot where Houston was born.
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Shop GHPA publications today
Buy your copy of GHPA's publications Last of the Past and Houston Deco today.
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Explore Houston's Art Deco architecture
Learn about the Art Deco architecture of Houston and Southeast Texas through houstondeco.org.
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A great deal of misinformation is circulating about what the proposed amendments to Houston’s historic preservation ordinance will and will not do. Greater Houston Preservation Alliance is determined to clear up those misrepresentations:
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The City of Houston Planning & Development Department has posted the proposed amendments to the historic preservation ordinance that were developed by the Mayor’s task force. If approved by City Council, the amendments will bring Houston’s ordinance in line with those of other major Texas cities. A series of public meetings has been scheduled from Tuesday, July 27 through Tuesday, August 10 to discuss the proposed amendments.
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Knapp Chevrolet will remain in business in its historic streamlined showroom at 815 Houston Avenue. A year ago, General Motors notified the longtime Chevy dealer and about 1000 other dealerships nationwide that their franchise agreements were not being renewed.
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Browse GHPA's real estate listings to learn which historic properties are available in the city now.
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In recognition of GHPA's ongoing efforts to create a preservation ethic for the city, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has designated Greater Houston Preservation Alliance as the National Trust Local Partner for Houston.
Explore Houston's modernistic architecture with Houston Deco, GHPA's Web site devoted to Art Deco buildings in and around the city.
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phone 713 216 5000 • fax 713 216 2143
executive director: Ramona Davis
