The many buildings and spaces that make up the Dunbar Historic District shed light on the past and further educate those who were not there to witness its history first-hand. Now more than ever, the preservation of the district and the structures within it is crucial.
Preservation Texas is the state’s largest private, nonprofit member-supported organization dedicated to protecting the historic resources of Texas. Recently the organization included the Dunbar Historic District on the 2021 Most Endangered Places list.
“Preservation is not about longing for the past or resisting progress. It’s about building on the past toward the future. Urban redevelopment and revitalization, defense of neighborhood integrity and authenticity of place are among the critical issues facing our community.” said Ryan Perkins, president of the Historic Preservation Commission. “Together, we should work quickly toward better public policy and protection of our irreplaceable historic resources.”
