RECENT ARTICLES

Plein Air and Preservation

Ghost Signs

Dealing with Racist Artifacts

Does that look like a 'W'?

Downtown design guidelines published
Gift Shop open for business

Preservation Morgue of Structures lost

Haint Blue Porch Ceilings
Digging up worthless treasures
The top 5 preservation taboos

 


 

 

 

Historic Districts

Discussion Boardjointell a friendquestionnairecommentssubmit photos



HISTORIC PROPERITES








Gift Shop
Fine Art Prints
Waxahachie in Pen and Ink

Waxahachie Preservationist
is 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.
Ghost Signs
In case you are wondering, a "ghost sign" does not refer to paranormal activity in an old building. I'll leave that topic for the ghost chasers out there. What I'm referring to are 'fading ads' or 'brickads' that were commonly painted on the exterior walls of buildings before other means of advertising became more popular. You might be surprised to know that there are dozens of them still visible in and around the downtown square. Read more >

brewed in waxahachie
Brewed in Waxahachie
Looking for a great gift idea? This book contains 52 paintings and drawings from the Gingerbread City. By Kent Brewer. Published September 2012. 8" x 8" softcover.

Oils, pastels, watercolors and pen-and-inks from 15 years of plein air and studio work. Ordering is easy and safe through HP MagCloud.


$12.95
preview and order


waxahachie preservationistT-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...

to Gift Shop

 



Search this site

Custom Search