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HSA Applauds New Direction for Mansion Proposal
The Heritage Society of Austin is encouraged by alternatives for the Texas Governor’s Mansion now being considered by the State Preservation Board and the Texas Historical Commission.
HSA commends the SPB for withdrawing the original proposed plan for a major addition to the north of the Mansion. To the SPB’s credit, its respected project leader Dealey Herndon and staff now have embraced a gratifying inclusive process that has produced alternative schemes that address earlier concerns, and provide absolutely necessary facilities updates along with enhancement of the First Family’s living quarters. HSA appreciates the sharing of those alternatives with the preservation community. Interestingly, those design alternatives borrow from architectural roots from the Mansion’s past.
The Heritage Society applauds the change of direction in the proposals for the Mansion. With authority for final plan decisions in the hands of the SPB and the THC, HSA will watch with interest and confidence that they will provide a solution worthy of this historic icon that will continue to be the pride of future Texans. We look to these agencies’ dedicated staff and their talented team of consultants to create a restored Mansion that stays true to the values we advocate of honoring its past and maintaining distinction in its future.
HSA is grateful to the many citizens in Austin and across Texas who have joined in giving their passion and resources in caring about the People’s house.
