Preservation Austin is proud to announce their strong support for Council Member Ryan Alter’s House Relocation resolution (Item 24) at the November 2 meeting of Austin City Council.

Write to Council and let them know that you SUPPORT designating this Austin institution, protecting it for generations to come.

Preservation Austin is proud to announce the appointment of Roxanne Evans and Jaime Alvarez to the City of Austin’s Historic Landmark Commission (HLC).

Preservation Austin has been working with a group of advocates to build awareness of the property to ensure its preservation.

Contact your Council Member and let them know you support full funding for the Equity-Based Historic Preservation Plan.

“We have to do what’s in the best interest of these properties.” So said members of Austin’s Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) on June 1, when they made the difficult decision to accept a compromise involving the displacement of several bars beloved to the LGBTQIA community.

What makes a place special? Historic preservationists look at many factors when deciding what to save. Others simply recall the taste of their favorite hamburger as they unwound with friends or gathered with family to cheer on the Burnt Orange. Still others recall cherished employees with decades of dedication. For Dirty Martin’s Place, those memories are coming into sharp relief as Austin builds a new future with Project Connect. 

Understanding the environmental impacts of demolition is crucial for the historic preservation movement as we develop forward-thinking strategies to preserve our historic fabric.