Preservation Houston

Preservation Houston was incorporated in 1978 as Greater Houston Preservation Alliance. Within a year of its founding, the group began presenting the Good Brick Awards for excellence in historic preservation, and one year later published its first book, Last of the Past: Houston Architecture 1847 to 1915, with The Heritage Society and the Cultural Arts Council of Houston (now Houston Arts Alliance). Both efforts were early moves toward achieving the organization's mission of creating a preservation ethic for Houston by increasing public awareness and appreciation of our shared heritage. 

The organization has gained prominence through serious, behind-the-scenes advocacy and positive public programming.