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Preservation Austin helps you find, save, and keep the historic places and culture that make our city feel like home.

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Our work is people-centered and community-supported. Make an impact today by becoming a member for as little as $10 a month. Austin deserves a strong nonprofit voice for historic places.

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"Rather than look to the past and lament what has been lost, we're looking to the present, at the incredible places we still have, and are working to protect them for the future."

— Lindsey Derrington, Executive Director

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Preservation Austin Invests $30,000 in Local Preservation Projects and Opens Summer 2026 Grant Cycle 
Preservation Austin Invests $30,000 in Local Preservation Projects and Opens Summer 2026 Grant Cycle 

Preservation Austin is thrilled to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its signature Grants Program, which supports the preservation and interpretation of the historic places that mean the most to our community. By providing funding for important projects citywide, the non-profit aims to financially support Austinites as they preserve our shared past.

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Historic Irene Hill-Thompson House, Landmark of Black History, Designated As Landmark
Historic Irene Hill-Thompson House, Landmark of Black History, Designated As Landmark

Preservation Austinis thrilled to announce that Austin City Council designated the Hill-Thompson House as a City of Austin Landmark at their May 28 meeting. The residence, located at 1906 Maple Avenue, was designed by pioneering Black architect John S. Chase, FAIA, for civic leader Irene Hill-Thompson, widow of Oscar Thompson, the first Black student to graduate from The University of Texas at Austin.

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History and Preservation at The University of Texas at Austin
History and Preservation at The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin stands as one of the most architecturally and historically significant campuses in the United States. From humble beginnings on a 40-acre tract known as “College Hill” to its current sprawling campus, UT reflects more than a century of academic and architectural ambition. Today, preservation efforts ensure that this legacy remains intact for future generations.

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🎶 Join us on March 24 for our next Preservation Austin Talk, "Austin Revolutions per Minute: Music History Sites in the Live Music Capital" with Jason Mellard, Director of the Center for Texas Music History and Associate Professor of Pract
Our work is made possible through the support of hundreds of volunteers who support us year-round ❤️ If you’re passionate about Austin’s history and want to connect with the preservation community while making a meaningful impact, we&rsqu
You’re invited to Preservation Austin’s annual volunteer appreciation happy hour on February 9! 💘 If you've volunteered for PA in the past or are interested in volunteering with us in the future, we would be delighted to see you at this
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Thank You to Our Supporters

McBee Family Foundation
Preservation Austin Supporter: David Wilson Garden Desgin
Preservation Austin Supporter: Still Water Foundation

Anonymous ‍ | Carla Work ‍ | David West and Will Klemm

Five Foundations ‍ | Herndon Interior Design

Hutson Gallagher, LLC ‍ | Peter Flagg Maxson and John C.R. Taylor III

Shepherd 5 Points Family Foundation ‍ | Sheridan and Perry Lorenz‍ ‍

Suzanne and John Rosato ‍ | ‍‍The Summerfield G. Roberts Foundation

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