About PCHPS: The roots of Park Cities Historic & Preservation Society (PCHPS) reach back to 1982 with the creation of Park Cities Historical Society to preserve, protect and promote the historic, cultural and aesthetic attributes and traditions of the Park Cities. The Society originally was active in four distinct areas of historical interest:
- an extensive photographic survey of Park Cities residences
- a landmark designation program for buildings and sites
- an educational program about the history and heritage of the Park Cities
- saving one of the Park Cities' oldest homes by moving it to Old City Park
Founded in 2000, Preservation Park Cities worked to preserve the character and legacy of our community, encompassing the preservation of our trees, parks, and pedestrian-friendly streets. This organization also instituted a recognition program for preservation-minded homeowners, an annual Historic Home Tour attended by over 1,000 people each year, and a survey of a portion of the Hackberry Creek neighborhood for possible Texas Historic Preservation designation.
In 2006 the Historical Society and Preservation Park Cities recognized that they were working for similar purposes and merged. Together the organizations have recognized over 165 homes and building sites, through rigorous evaluation, with bronze plaques posted on each site. The current community-led Society is an active organization that continues to protect and promote the historic, architectural, cultural and aesthetic legacy of the Park Cities.
Contact Information: PCHPS: 25 Highland Park Village, Suite 100 Box 286, Dallas, TX 75205. Phone: 214-528-0021 | info@pchps.org | www.pchps.org
Contact Information: PCHPS: 25 Highland Park Village, Suite 100 Box 286, Dallas, TX 75205. Phone: 214-528-0021 info@pchps.org
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Sandra Cude, President 2009 - 2010
Dr. Marian Ann Montgomery, Executive Director
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* PCHPS presents check from 2009 Home Tour to Dallas Heritage Village
* Park Cities Historic & Preservation Society Meeting at University Park City Hall
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Park Cities Historic & Preservation Society presents check from 2009 Home Tour to Dallas Heritage Village |
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Members of the Board of PCH&PS presented funds from the 2009 Home Tour to Dallas Heritage Village staff Melissa Prycor, Director of Education and Gary Smith, Executive Director, for the Park Cities House in their collection, which was the second home built in the Park Cities. Sandra Cude, President of PCH&PS, Bruce Harbor, President-Elect of PCH&PS and Cynthia Beaird, Chair of the 2009 Home Tour and Chair of the Board of PCH&PS are pictured here.
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“Dallas Heritage Village has enormous challenges in maintaining the historic buildings which have been entrusted to their care, so the PCH&PS saw the importance of sharing some of the funds from their 2009 Home Tour for this purpose,” said PCH&PS President, Sandra Cude.
“The purpose of the Home Tour is to demonstrate the value of preserving our homes, said PCH&PS Chair Cynthia Beaird, “And what better way to help preserve an important Park Cities House than by sharing funds from the Home Tour with Dallas Heritage Village to care for the 2nd home built in the Park Cities.”
About Dallas Heritage Village:
Dallas Heritage Village, located at Old City Park, is a nationally accredited history museum, depicting life in Dallas from 1840-1910. The grounds showcase 38 historic structures, including log cabins, the pre-Civil War Millermore home, a Victorian Main Street, a railroad complex, an 1860s farmstead with livestock, a 19th century church, school and more.
Dallas Heritage Village is located at 1515 South Harwood, one block south of Farmers Market in Downtown Dallas. For more information on admission, events, family programming, membership, rentals and more, call 214-421-5141 or visit www.DallasHeritageVillage.org. |
Park Cities Historic & Preservation Society Meeting at University Park City Hall |
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September 29, 2009 - The Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society had their first member meeting Monday evening, September 28, 2009 at the newly remodeled University Park City Hall.
Bob Livingston, City Manager of University Park outlined how the needs of University Park have changed since the City Hall building was built in 1924.
He discussed the efforts to maintain the Governor’s Palace at Colonial Williamsburg style of architecture which was incorporated into the building in 1955. |
David Wright, Sandra Cude, Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society President |
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Rhonda Needham (standing) with PCH&PS Board Members Meredy McClure and Mary Ann Edney |
Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Board members Bruce Harbour and Bunny Tibbals with Bunny’s husband Mike Tibbals |
Moldings in the new section of the building were matched to the original and the stairwell was restored. Of particular fun was his outline of the rework of the cupola which is now lit at night. The group was treated to an extensive tour of the new facility from the holding facility to the dorm rooms of the fire department.
The Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society is a member organization of approximately 300 households. Membership forms and further information are available at www.pchps.org or by telephoning (214) 528-0021
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