“We are losing a lot of history when we lose these buildings. Modern buildings have a much shorter lifecycle,” Hammons said. Hammons stated that many historic structures are built to endure and there is a historical and practical need for saving them. “We are here to share information about the different types of preservation resources whether they be above or below ground (buildings, archaeological deposits, etc.) … to capitalize on showing the importance of the historic fabric of the communities through the preservation of these sites,' she said. There were opportunities for attendees to give input on what actions needed to be taken and what was important to them.Īmy Hammons, a state coordinator for the Texas Mainstreet Program, spoke about the goals and importance of the workshops to gather public comment on statewide preservation in forming its 10-year plan. All stations provided information about what historic buildings and landmarks are throughout the states.

Over the next 15 months, the commission has in-person and virtual public forums - known as digital town halls - for interested citizens to find information and give input on the priorities of statewide historic preservation.Īt the Amarillo forum, multiple stations were set up throughout the historic Santa Fe Building Auditorium. Overall, this workshop was one of eight that the commission has planned throughout the state to raise preservation awareness and to get an idea of what communities feel are the most significant opportunities to incorporate into the plan. The Texas Historical Commission held a regional workshop Thursday to help develop its historic preservation plan while taking input from various communities across Texas.

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