ISSN 0890-7595 Vol. 52, No. III www.thc.state.tx.us thc@thc.state.tx.us
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Denton, Designated
North Texas City Receives THC’s First Lady’s Texas Treasures Award By Debbi Head THC Senior Communications Specialist From 2000 to 2010, Denton’s next. It spotlights communities that historic iron bridges in the area, 12 population boomed an astonishing 41 lovingly maintain their monuments of which have been relocated and are percent, from approximately 80,000 from the past in order to create a being reused rather than demolished; residents to 113,000. Fortunately, stronger future.” the Denton County School Outreach its commitment to Traveling Museum preservation has been Program, which just as robust. includes site visits On May 28, and in-house tours Denton received for area students; the the Texas Historical Firefighters Museum, Commission’s (THC) which tells the story of 2014 First Lady’s fires shaping Denton’s Texas Treasures early history; and Award. THC Executive four Historic Texas Director Mark Cemetery designations. Wolfe presented the Denton is the 10th esteemed designation Texas city to receive at the Denton County the First Lady’s Texas Courthouse, where Treasures Award, now he acknowledged in its sixth year. The the city’s impressive award promotes and From left: THC Executive Director Mark Wolfe, Denton Economic Development Program Administrator Julie Glover, and Denton Mayor Chris Watts at the award presentation. historical resources, recognizes the unique including the restored Right: Denton County Courthouse heritage experiences of courthouse with its Denton through special original working clock, a Main Street Denton’s multifaceted preservation signage and a video promoting the National Register district boasting commitment is evident through the cultural resources of the community. businesses in original buildings, and dedication of numerous individuals “I want to thank the First Lady the exceptional Denton County African and organizations, including the for sponsoring this truly deserved American Museum. Denton County Historical Commission, award,” said THC Chairman Matt The award, initiated in 2009, the City of Denton’s Community Kreisle. “Texas Treasures communities recognizes communities dedicated to Development Division, the Denton represent a strong commitment to preservation via participation in THC Historic Landmark Commission, enriching the lives of visitors through initiatives and other state and local the Denton Convention and Visitor’s the preservation of their real places programs. The award is sponsored by Bureau, and the Downtown Task Force telling the real stories of Texas. The the Office of the First Lady and the THC. and Economic Development Board. efforts of the citizens of Denton should “Texas Treasures are communities Together with the City of Denton, they encourage other communities to follow that go the extra mile to discover their are active participants in projects on their own preservation journey.” roots, teach living history lessons, such as the adaptive reuse of historic To see video clips of the awardand create a lasting legacy for future downtown buildings like the popular winning communities since 2009, visit generations,” said Texas First Lady Jupiter House, loft residences, and the www.thc.state.tx.us. To learn more Anita Perry. “This award recognizes Campus Theatre, resulting in a boom in about this and other community-heritage visionary communities that put in the downtown residency. and preservation programs, contact the hard work required to ensure that their Other preservation success THC’s Community Heritage Development hometown is different from the stories include the identification of 17 Division at 512.463.6092. H SUMMER 2014
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The THC’s Diversity Intern program was created to build interest in and awareness of historic preservation, specifically among students from underrepresented cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. The Diversity Internship program is funded solely by private gifts. To make a donation, please visit www. thcfriends.org/special-projects/ thc-diversity-internship. For more information about the THC’s paid and unpaid internship programs, visit www.thc.state.tx.us Right: ToniAnn Trevino at the THC campus in Austin
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