City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation

Check out one of our Legacy Businesses! ✨

Dixie Flag & Banner Company, founded in 1958 by Henry P. Van de Putte, Sr., has grown from a small home-based business to one of the most respected and trusted flag companies in the country. Originally known as Dixie Decorators, Dixie manufactured the flags for Hemisfair 1968 that decorated the streets of San Antonio.

In 1974, the company moved to the 1900 block of Pan Am Expressway, and in 1995 built their three-story home, which includes their offices, manufacturing facilities, and a retail store.

Dixie Flag not only creates work for organizations and companies like the San Antonio Spurs, Valero Alamo Bowl, and the San Antonio Fiesta Commission, but also for local non-profits, churches, schools, and the military. They also manufactured flags for the last five presidential inaugurations.

The Legacy Business Program highlights city businesses that give San Antonio its unique character. Do you know a business that deserves recognition? Nominate them! Here’s how:

📢 Fill out the Nomination Form from the link below and email it to [email protected].
📝 OR send a heartfelt letter of nomination to: Office of Historic Preservation Attn: Legacy Business Program 100 W Houston St. San Antonio, Texas 78205

Tag on social media and show your support for the businesses that make our city unique.

We are so excited about this spotlight on the incredible work of our Living Heritage Trades Academy in collaboration with Family Service! Together, we're preserving San Antonio's rich history by empowering the next generation of skilled artisans. Special acknowledgment of the Texas Historical Commission, an important supporter of our programs!

"The hoard, which is older than the house, appears to date to the fifth century B.C.E. Each coin features an image of a kneeling archer, and experts are trying to parse minor stylistic differences to put them in chronological order."

Archaeologists Stumble Upon Ancient Pot of Gold Coins in Turkey Researchers think the hoard, which dates to the fifth century B.C.E., may have been buried during a time of upheaval

The Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC) is scheduled to hear cases today, Wednesday, August 7, in the Board Room at 1901 S Alamo, at 3:00 PM.

➡️ To watch and listen to this meeting, visit www.sanantonio.gov/DSD/Boards/MeetingVideos.

➡️ To view the current agenda, and staff recommendations, please visit the City’s SASpeakUP Portal. www.saspeakup.com/

The HDRC agenda can be found in "Meetings & Events" or alphabetically under "Boards and Commissions". Agendas can be viewed in HTML. Once in the html agenda, hover over an item until a light blue box surrounds it, then click. A light gray box should appear below the item with option to view or download the attachment. This attachment includes the case details, staff's recommendation and the exhibits provided to the public.

Meeting Videos You can watch Development Services board meetings online. You can also view past meeting videos.

: A house in the Monte Vista Historic District, once on the verge of demolition by neglect, was revived by a local contractor with an eye for historic details. And now it’s under contract after only six days on the market! Anthony Chen repaired existing wood windows, built new wood windows as needed, reinstalled existing siding or replaced it in kind where it couldn’t be salvaged, and even recreated the sweet floral gable tail design when original tails had to be replaced. Anthony worked closely with OHP staff on our design review team to address issues uncovered as work progressed and used the Historic Design Guidelines to shape his project goals and outcomes. In the end, retention of these historic details not only kept some old-growth wood out of the landfill—it also made the property that much more appealing to would-be buyers in the market for a historic home that retains its original charm.

📣 Opportunity for public input TONIGHT at The DoSeum!

We invite the community to meet with the San Antonio River Authority and the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff to learn about the 30% design of the ecosystem restoration project.

Public Information Session – River Road Ecosystem Restoration
Tuesday, August 6, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
The Doseum
2800 Broadway St
San Antonio, TX, 78209

San Antonio Transportation Department is seeking community input for its transit-oriented policy initiative. Participate by following the link below and taking the online survey. The survey will be live through September 6. More information is available at

Transit Oriented Development - PublicInput The goal of San Antonio s Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy is to build great communities where residents live work and play and have access to speedy efficient and safe V IA transit lines . The City of San Antonio is revising its city codes and zoning policies to create this 21st Century TO...

🏡Aluminum Clad Windows🏡

Where are aluminum clad windows appropriate?
🎇New Construction
🎇Additions
🎇Rear Accessories

Windows used in new construction, additions, and rear accessories should be similar in appearance to those commonly found within the district in terms of size, profile, and configuration. Whole window systems should match the size of historic windows on property unless otherwise approved.

📔 For more information on windows, visit the newly adopted Window Policy Guide on our website!

🔗 - https://www.sanantonio.gov/historic/HDRC/HistoricDistrictGuidelines

A Texas-sized thank you to our APR Kids Race sponsors. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

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Join our Wood Window Restoration Certification program and earn up to $450 a week while learning specialized skills! 🛠️✨

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Plus, get free financial counseling and job readiness training! Sign up now and set yourself apart in the construction industry.



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Family Service Restore Education

We're so excited! 🌟Are you ready? 🌟The Amazing Preservation Race for Kids is tomorrow 🏁🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️🏅. See you there!🤩

💥Unleash your extraordinary powers and embark on an epic quest at the Amazing Preservation Race for Kids!💥 In just two days, racers will be armed with a super-powered passport and map that will test their skills 🗺. A limited number of spaces are still available. Register now!

Did you know that there are only 3 days left until the Amazing Preservation Race for Kids? 🤩 There is still time ⏰ to register. Participants get an awesome event t-shirt 👕 and a finisher medal 🏅.

Have you registered for the Amazing Preservation Race for Kids yet? 🏃Just 4 more days 📆

"Archaeologists...have investigated yet another area in Bjørvika in Oslo, a few hundred metres from the Opera House and Barcode.... Then the archaeologists examined a surprisingly well-crafted ship part, retrieved from the well-preserved conditions in the clay in the innermost part of the Oslofjord."

This ship part found in Norway is much older than archaeologists first thought The wood dates back to the late 11th century, close to the Viking Age.

We are just 5 days away from the Amazing Preservation Race for Kids! 🏁🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️ Don't wait ⏰Register now!

The countdown is on! Only 6 days until the Amazing Preservation Race for Kids! 🏁🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Register now and join the fun!

🔥 Calling all young superheroes! 🔥

💥 Unleash your extraordinary powers and embark on an epic quest at the Amazing Preservation Race for Kids (APR Kids)! 💥

🎟️ Register now: https://www.sarehabberclub.com/iheartoldhouses/aprkids2024

🔍 Armed with your super-powered passport and an awesome map, get ready to tackle interactive challenges that will test your skills to the max! From an exhilarating archaeological dig to building towering structures and even racing through the sky in a gondola, every challenge brings you closer to victory! 🏆

Hemisfair Pre-K 4 SA

from : Fixing a farmhouse with historic precedent.
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🏠The video looks at a 1970s home and walks through considering and applying historic design precedents on this facade. He talks about the window types and the window sizes. What did you find helpful in his points?
📲 Check out the original post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6yZ0vILf1R/

The Historic Compliance and Technical Advisory Board (CTAB) is scheduled to hear cases tomorrow, Friday, July 19, in the Board Room at 1901 S Alamo, at 9:00 AM.

➡ To watch and listen to this meeting, visit www.sanantonio.gov/DSD/Boards/MeetingVideos.

➡To view the current agenda and staff recommendations, please visit the City’s SASpeakUP Portal. www.saspeakup.com/

The HDRC agenda can be found in "Meetings & Events" or alphabetically under "Boards and Commissions". Agendas can be viewed in HTML. Once in the html agenda, hover over an item until a light blue box surrounds it, then click. A light gray box should appear below the item with option to view or download the attachment. This attachment includes the case details, staff's recommendation and the exhibits provided to the public.

Meeting Videos You can watch Development Services board meetings online. You can also view past meeting videos.

Join us for our next Historic Districts Coalition (HDC) meeting this Saturday!

❓ What is HDC?

👉 A collaboration between the OHP, historic district residents, and other members of the public. HDC provides a forum for historic district and neighborhood leaders, property owners, preservation advocates to engage with the City of San Antonio on preservation-related issues.

The Office of Sustainability will present on how neighborhoods can join the growing movement of community-based organizations increasing their climate resilience in San Antonio. OHP staff will also present on the policy guide for xeriscaping and sustainable landscaping in historic districts.

🌼 SAWS will be on site with materials on gardening, incentive programs, and more!

📅 Date: Saturday, July 20
⏰ Time: 9 – 11 a.m.
📍 San Antonio Garden Center | 3310 N New Braunfels

🔗 Let us know you’re coming and register now at the link in our bio!

The Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC) is scheduled to hear cases today, Wednesday, July 17, in the Board Room at 1901 S Alamo, at 3:00 PM.

➡To watch and listen to this meeting, visit www.sanantonio.gov/DSD/Boards/MeetingVideos.

➡To view the current agenda and staff recommendations, please visit the City’s SASpeakUP Portal. www.saspeakup.com/

The HDRC agenda can be found in "Meetings & Events" or alphabetically under "Boards and Commissions". Agendas can be viewed in HTML. Once in the html agenda, hover over an item until a light blue box surrounds it, then click. A light gray box should appear below the item with option to view or download the attachment. This attachment includes the case details, staff's recommendation and the exhibits provided to the public.

Meeting Videos You can watch Development Services board meetings online. You can also view past meeting videos.

"The finds predate the country’s best-known archaeological site, the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, which is believed to have been built by the Inca Empire in the 15th century, by about 3,500 years. They also predate the pre-Inca cultures of Moche and Nazca, researchers said."

Ancient temple and theater 3,500 years older than Machu Picchu discovered in Peru | CNN Archaeologists in Peru have unearthed the remains of what they believe are a 4,000-year-old temple and theater, shining a new light on the origins of complex religions in the region.

🔥 Calling all little superheroes! 🔥

The City’s Office of Historic Preservation invites your little one to channel their inner superhero and face off at the Amazing Preservation Race for Kids (APR Kids).

⭐️Saturday, July 27

⭐️Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair

⭐️Check in begins: 8:00 A.M. Race starts: 8:30 A.M.

⭐️For kids from Pre-K through elementary ages.

www.saspeakup.com/aprkids

🏰 This race is a fun, place-focused scavenger hunt that explores San Antonio’s history and architecture. Join us and discover the many hidden treasures of Hemisfair!

Racers use a passport and map to complete dynamic challenges. Some activities include an archaeological dig, building a tower, and racing gondolas. 🔍

Registration is now open. Race entry, event t-shirt, and finisher’s medal. Cost is $5 per child. Registration is limited so don’t delay! Register:

🎉https://www.sarehabberclub.com/iheartoldhouses/aprkids2024

from the Vintage San Antonio - a photo history page. We love following along to see what stories San Antonians share about places in SA.

❔On May 20, they asked their followers – what was your favorite Frontier Drive-in?

📸Check out this photo of the Frontier Drive-in on Broadway in 1954. Have you ever been to Frontier? Who would you go with? 🚗

As always, if you have any place-based stories in San Antonio, we want them added to our Discovery Map! Doesn't have to be a big story that is wildly known. Look at the map for the stories already submitted or add your story to the map directly! www.scoutsa.com

Have you considered adding wood window screens to your historic home? Check out a few benefits below for why wood window screens are beneficial!

🦟 Wood window screens are great for keeping bugs out.
♻️ Promote sustainability by protecting your historic wood windows.
🔐 Add an extra layer of privacy.
☀️ Your secret weapon against sunlight and heat, making sure you stay cool inside your historic home during the Texas summertime heat🌡️
📔 Wood window screens are eligible for administrative approval. Visit the Historic Design Guidelines for more information on wood window screens!

🌟 Calling all young superheroes! Join us for the Amazing Preservation Race for Kids in just two weeks! Unleash your inner hero on an unforgettable adventure!

📅 Saturday, July 27
📍 Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair
🕗 Check-in: 8:00 A.M. | Race starts: 8:30 A.M.
👧👦 For kids from Pre-K through elementary ages
ℹ️ Register now at www.saspeakup.com/aprkids

Discover the hidden secrets of San Antonio's history and architecture as you navigate through the amazing world of Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair!

Armed with your super-powered passport and an awesome map, get ready to tackle interactive challenges that will test your skills to the max! From an exhilarating archaeological dig to building towering structures, every challenge brings you closer to victory! 🏆