Exciting Announcements at Park Cities Historic & Preservation Society’s Holiday Party
A proposed voluntary preservation ordinance is in the works at Highland Park Town Hall and an interesting aside: Conrad Hilton was a Highland Park resident
(January 7, 2009) The Park Cities Historic & Preservation Society’s holiday party was at the beautifully restored and remodeled home of Cindy and David Brewer on Beverly Drive. Guests commented that it was wonderful to see how the Brewers had retained beautiful architectural elements, such as a large stained glass window, in the expansion of the original home to meet the needs of their family.
In a major update, Dr. Marian Ann Montgomery, Executive Director, PCHPS, said, “We are delighted to report that Highland Park Mayor Bill Seay and Highland Park Town Manager Bill Lindley have shared with us a proposed voluntary preservation ordinance. This is a huge indication of the importance they place on the history of our community and we look forward to working with them to see that a preservation ordinance is implemented.”
Sandra Cude, President, PCHPS, thanked the Brewers for opening their beautiful home and welcomed PCHPS members, Highland Park Town Council member Andrew Barr and his wife, Ann and Dianne and Bob West, who heads up UP Zoning Commission. She also recognized the Highland Park High School orchestra students, Maria Cardenas, Margaret Fegan and Michael DeMarco, who provided lovely music throughout the evening. PCHPS Board members attending included Jill Goldberg, Meredy McClure, Beth Smylie and Bunny Tibbals, Jan and Bruce Harbor, Taylor Armstrong, Nancy Champion, Lucia Hrncir, Paul Willey and Cynthia Beaird.
An interesting side note that was the talk of the event: Conrad Hilton was a Highland Park resident! The Hiltons lived at the Stoneleigh Hotel before and after their child was born in 1926, moved to the Hilton Hotel in Dallas in 1931 and then to 4800 St. Johns in 1932. They separated and he went back to the Hilton Hotel in 1934-35 and Mrs. Hilton kept the house. He moved to 3836 Potomac in 1936 and bought it by 1937, continuing to live there for a period of time.
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. Another organization, Preservation Park Cities was founded in 2000 to preserve the character and legacy of our community, encompassing the preservation of our trees, parks, and pedestrian-friendly streets. 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.
A proposed voluntary preservation ordinance is in the works at Highland Park Town Hall and an interesting aside: Conrad Hilton was a Highland Park resident
(January 7, 2009) The Park Cities Historic & Preservation Society’s holiday party was at the beautifully restored and remodeled home of Cindy and David Brewer on Beverly Drive. Guests commented that it was wonderful to see how the Brewers had retained beautiful architectural elements, such as a large stained glass window, in the expansion of the original home to meet the needs of their family.
In a major update, Dr. Marian Ann Montgomery, Executive Director, PCHPS, said, “We are delighted to report that Highland Park Mayor Bill Seay and Highland Park Town Manager Bill Lindley have shared with us a proposed voluntary preservation ordinance. This is a huge indication of the importance they place on the history of our community and we look forward to working with them to see that a preservation ordinance is implemented.”
Sandra Cude, President, PCHPS, thanked the Brewers for opening their beautiful home and welcomed PCHPS members, Highland Park Town Council member Andrew Barr and his wife, Ann and Dianne and Bob West, who heads up UP Zoning Commission. She also recognized the Highland Park High School orchestra students, Maria Cardenas, Margaret Fegan and Michael DeMarco, who provided lovely music throughout the evening. PCHPS Board members attending included Jill Goldberg, Meredy McClure, Beth Smylie and Bunny Tibbals, Jan and Bruce Harbor, Taylor Armstrong, Nancy Champion, Lucia Hrncir, Paul Willey and Cynthia Beaird.
An interesting side note that was the talk of the event: Conrad Hilton was a Highland Park resident! The Hiltons lived at the Stoneleigh Hotel before and after their child was born in 1926, moved to the Hilton Hotel in Dallas in 1931 and then to 4800 St. Johns in 1932. They separated and he went back to the Hilton Hotel in 1934-35 and Mrs. Hilton kept the house. He moved to 3836 Potomac in 1936 and bought it by 1937, continuing to live there for a period of time.
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. Another organization, Preservation Park Cities was founded in 2000 to preserve the character and legacy of our community, encompassing the preservation of our trees, parks, and pedestrian-friendly streets. 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.
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