Waxahachie Preservationistis a one-stop resource for old-house enthusiasts and aficionados of historic architecture. Please feel free to actively participate by signing up for our newsletter, submit old photos or share any historical tidbits about your home or business. While focused on Waxahachie, Texas our site is full of useful information for anyone interested in preservation-related topics.
Plein Air and Preservation
Late May is the time of year that dozens of landscape artists descend on Waxahachie, setting up their easels around town for several days of painting en plein air. For several years the event known as Paint Historic Waxahachie has taken place in conjunction with the annual Gingerbread Trail which provides tours of local historic homes. During the paint-out, some 50 artists compete for prize money and awards and offer their completed paintings for sale. Read more
Discussion and Book Signing with author Chris Meister
Win a Signed Copy of Waxahachie in Pen & Ink
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About this book: Waxahachie in Pen & Ink
Dealing with Racist Historical Artifacts
There have been two major preservation projects in Waxahachie within the last decade that have forced the-powers-that-be to make some difficult decisions concerning historic, but racially-sensitive artifacts associated with each structure. Ellis County officials and the City of Waxahachie each dealt with them in different, but respectful ways.
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Well it Looks like a 'W'
A few months back I was working on a logo for a City-related project, trying to come up with a stylized Waxahachie "W". While looking over some old photos it suddenly struck me that there were what appeared to be several W-shaped formations in the Ellis County Courthouse. Since the courthouse sits in the middle of downtown Waxahachie wondered if this was an intentional design or mere coincidence.
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T-shirts and More Now Available from CafePress.com
You can have some fun and support this site at the same time by purchasing our trademark logo, and other Hachie-related designs on apparel and goods now sold through a partnership with CafePress.com. The ordering process and shipping is handled by CafePress so ordering is safe and secure...
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