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.

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.

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.

Preservation Austin was thrilled to host our grand opening for the McFarland-McBee House on March 10. The event was a true house warming, offering a chance for our community of supporters to see the newly-rehabilitated house and celebrate this momentous, years-long project. Click through for a recap of an unforgettable evening!

Preservation Austin and Architexas established the JuanRaymon Rubio Preservation Fellowship to champion underrepresented heritage, empower underrepresented voices in preservation, and invest in future leaders. Learn more about our inaugural fellow, Aseel Al-Khdairat.

Read our interview with Kim McKnight, Division Manager of the Historic Preservation Office in the City’s Planning Department. A year into this role, Preservation Austin asked her to reflect on the challenges and opportunities for preservation in Austin today.

Preservation Austin is thrilled to announce that Austin City Council voted to designate the Calhoun House as a City of Austin Landmark. The residence was once the home of pioneering Black educators and civic leaders, Thelma and T.C. Calhoun.

Preservation Austin is proud to announce the return of its Grants Program, supporting the preservation and interpretation of Austin’s historic places. Established in 2016, the program has awarded $239,530 to 60 Austin-based preservation projects to date.