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Historic Preservation Officer

Shanon Shea Peterson

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Phone: (210) 215-9274

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Office of Historic Preservation Past Events and Programs

Below are many of the events and programs that the Office of Historic Preservation has sponsored over the last year. For additional information on any of these, please contact the Office of Historic Preservation staff at 215-9274.

 

S.T.A.R. Volunteer Days in the Tobin Hill Historic District - Nov. 19th & 20th

S.T.A.R. (Students Together Achieving Revitalization) came to Tobin Hill! The Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) partnered with UTSA College of Architecture and San Antonio College to hold a weekend-long revitalization effort in the Tobin Hill Historic District.  A group of over 100 graduate and undergraduate architecture students assisted six homeowners in Tobin Hill with minor exterior repairs and maintenance projects during the weekend of November 19th and 20th. The work included minor repairs to windows and screens, siding, and porches as well as general exterior yard maintenance and painting.  Several contractors generously volunteered their time to work with the students, and other sponsors donated food, supplies, and funding.

Thank you to all of our sponsors, contractors, and student volunteers for making the weekend a great success! Check out the link below for photos of the event.

STAR - Fall 2011

 

Read about S.T.A.R. in the UTSA College of Architecture Winter 2011 Newsletter (pg. 7) and in San Antonio Magazine!

 

"Spooky" Eastside Cemetery Guided Tour - October 29th

Over 100 participants joined us on Saturday, October 29th for the Go! Historic SA Guided Running & Walking Tour of the historic Eastside Cemetery District!   Established in the early 1850s, the district encompasses 31 different historic cemeteries on the City’s near Eastside and includes burials of many famous San Antonians.

Runners and walkers of all skill levels participated, and as a special treat, interpretive docents portrayed some of the most famous residents buried within the district including Clara Driscoll, Samuel Maverick, William Menger among others. 

             

 

Archaeology Month in October - Archaeology Day at Mission San Jose

On Saturday October 8, 2011 the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park hosted hands-on activities, exhibits, and make-and-take crafts for the whole family at Mission San José.  Kids participated in activities, had their Archeology Day map stamped and got a special patch! Participants learned about Texas history and the European cultural influences that shaped its colonial development.

The event was co-sponsored by the University of Texas at San Antonio's Center for Archaeological Research and the Institute of Texan Cultures, the Southwest Texas Archaeology Society (AIA), San Antonio Museum of Art, Southern Texas Archaeological Association, Casa Navarro (Texas Historical Commission), Goliad State Park (Texas Parks and Wildlife), San Antonio River Authority, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas, Texas Coritani, and the City of San Antonio's Office of Historic Preservation. Funding was provided by the National Park Service and other sponsoring institutions.

Texas Archaeology Month 2011 Slide Show

 

3rd Annual Historic Homeowner Fair a Great Success!

Thank you to everyone who attended our 3^rd Annual Historic Homeowner Fair on Saturday, August 27^th!   Historic Thomas Jefferson High School provided a beautiful venue for the event, and the day was a great success with nearly 500 people participating. 

The Historic Homeowner Fair provided residents and professionals with a unique opportunity to interact and discuss issues related to caring for older homes. Educational presentations and a midday plenary session covered topics including preservation and sustainability, financing rehabilitation projects, landscaping for historic properties, San Antonio’s Art Deco architecture, preservation advocacy, repairing historic windows, and planning appropriate repairs and additions to historic properties. The Exhibitors Hall featured products, services, and information targeted to residents interested in improving older homes and preserving the unique character of San Antonio’s urban neighborhoods.

UTSA College of Architecture instructors and graduate students were on hand at the "Ask an Expert" booth to answer questions about rehabilitation plans. Homeowners brought photographs and ideas and received free advice from these experts in preservation and architectural design. 

The “Historic House Research" booth was very busy throughout the day.  Researchers from the San Antonio Conservation Society, the City of San Antonio Municipal Records & Archives, and the San Antonio Public Library Texana/Genealogy Department provided homeowners with resources for uncovering the history of their homes.  Download the Historic House Research Guide provided by the Office of Historic Preservation and the Historic Resources Guide from the Texana/Genealogy Department.

Jefferson High School architecture students hosted children’s activities throughout the day and provided historical tours of the campus.   

View many of the Educational Presentations offered at the Fair.

Historic Homeowner Fair Sponsors:  Thank you to all of our sponsors who have made this event possible!

 

Window Restoration Workshop at Acosta/Halff House in HemisFair Park

A Window Restoration Workshop, presented by the City’s Office of Historic Preservation and the UTSA College of Architecture, was held on September 16th and 17th to teach the basics of wood window care and repair.  Participants rehabilitated wood windows in the historic Acosta Halff House in HemisFair Park. The workshop provided a hands-on opportunity for homeowners, students, and contractors to learn do-it-yourself techniques and proper maintenance for wood windows.

Window workshops are offered periodically throughout the year.  Stay tuned for information about upcoming workshops.

Window Workshop Slideshow

 

S.T.A.R. – Volunteer Days in Dignowity Hill Historic District

The Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) coordinated two service projects called S.T.A.R. (Students Together Achieving Revitalization) with students from the UTSA College of Architecture.  This group of over 250 graduate and undergraduate architecture students assisted homeowners in the Dignowity Hill Historic District with minor exterior repairs and maintenance projects during the first two weekends of November 2010 and again for two weekends in March and April 2011.  Over 25 houses participated in the project to promote revitalization in this Eastside neighborhood.  Homeowners were assisted with windows, siding, porches, general exterior yard maintenance, and painting.  Volunteer contractors and building professionals were on hand to lend support.  Read all about the November project in the S.T.A.R. Report 2010.

Check out the before and after photos from the most recent S.T.A.R. Project 2011 this spring.

A big thank you to our sponsors who have helped to make this event possible! 

 

National Preservation Month Wrapped up in May

The Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) participated throughout the month of May in National Preservation Month 2011. The National Trust for Historic Preservation chose the theme, “Celebrating America’s Treasures” for 2011. From historic tours to an Amazing Preservation Race, the month was packed with events and activities celebrating San Antonio's treasures.  Thank you to all of our participants for helping to recognize the historic resources that make our city unique! Check out the photo link below for some snapshots of Preservation Month 2011.

Preservation Month Activities - check out all of our events!

Preservation Month Photos

Thank you also to all of our Preservation Month Sponsors who helped make the events and activities possible!