Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 8:47am
By Rob Hodges, THC Senior Digital Media Coordinator
At the intersection of East Second and Salina streets in East Austin lies a new condominium building that looks like much of the modern construction that has sprung up in the area. What’s notable is what’s no longer there: El Jardin Alegre (the Happy Garden), a site listed in Preservation Austin’s Tejano Walking Trail guide, published...
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 - 4:00pm
These photos were taken for our Spring 2016 Medallion cover feature, which showcases heritage attractions in Fort Worth. The article, "Conserving Cowtown: Local Efforts Preserve Cultural Districts for Heritage Tourists," focuses on preservation efforts and historical districts in and near downtown Fort Worth. This "Web extra" set features photos that were not included in the print version. All...
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 - 8:00am
By Kristen Brown, CLG Program Coordinator
Even though the acronym CLG is used in many of Texas’ historic preservation circles, not everyone knows what it means. But they should.
The Certified Local Government (CLG) program is a significant starting point for Texas municipalities interested in sustaining a preservation ethic in their communities; this local, state, and federal...
Monday, November 30, 2015 - 9:41am
By Jeff Durst, THC Archeology Reviewer
As one of the oldest regional archeological societies in the state—established in 1959—the Houston Archeological Society (HAS) has seen a constant ebb and flow in membership through the years. But the organization is currently experiencing a true renaissance.
With a strong core of members devoted to keeping the organization alive, its...
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 - 8:00am
These photos were taken for our Fall 2015 Medallion cover feature, which showcases historic dance halls in East-Central Texas. The article, "Two-Steppin' in Time: Boots Still Scootin' on Historic Texas Dance Hall Floors," focuses on various styles of German and Czech dance halls throughout the region. This "Web extra" set features photos that were not included in the print version. All photos...
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 8:00am
These photos were taken for our Summer 2015 Medallion cover feature, which showcases heritage tourism opportunities in Galveston. The article, "Galveston's Grand History: Vibrant Gulf Coast Island is Awash with Texas Heritage," focuses on historical attractions in the city. This "Web extra" set features photos that were not included in the print version. All photos by Medallion Managing Editor...
Friday, February 20, 2015 - 11:52am
This set of photos was taken for our Winter 2015 Medallion cover feature, which chronicled the Bankhead Highway in Far West Texas. The article, "The High Road: Discover the Bankhead Highway's Legacy in the Mountain Trail Region," focuses on heritage tourism destinations from El Paso to Van Horn. This "Web extra" set features photos that were not included in the print version.
If you...
Monday, November 17, 2014 - 3:35pm
By Amy Borgens and Andy Rhodes, THC Staff
Each October, Texas Archeology Month (TAM) celebrates the spirit of discovery. Texas Historical Commission (THC) archeologists work with communities across the state to heighten awareness of cultural heritage and discuss compelling elements of the past.
In the process, archeologists have found that shipwrecks are among the most...
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - 3:03pm
By Leslie Wolfenden, THC Historic Resources Survey Coordinator
After surveying and documenting more than 850 miles of highway, conducting countless hours of archival research, snapping more than 10,000 digital photos, and writing multiple reports, the Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) Bankhead Highway resource team is nearing the end of the road.
During the course of the two-...
Monday, November 3, 2014 - 7:56pm
By Rob Hodges, THC Social Media Coordinator
On a sweltering Saturday in late June, a crowd of about 500 packed under a large tent in Galveston hung on to every word of Rev. Virgil Wood. Although the 83-year-old was not officially on the program for the Juneteenth marker dedication, he capped off the revival-like atmosphere with a rousing account of an interview he conducted when he was...
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