Res 2026-017 Approving the City of San Marcos Historic Preservation Plan

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS SAN MARCOS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 1903 .i A business development center providing access to resources, visibility, and opportunities to serve the San Marcos community. With community investors, resource connections, and members, the Chamber of Commerce serves the community through economic development, tourism, workforce development, { education, transportation and public policy development. r https://sanmarcostexas.com/ HAYS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, 1953 Sari Macros Public Library 4 DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION SAN MARCOS Supports the preservation of historical and cultural resources throughout the county. The HCHC seeks to preserve and share the history and heritage of Hays County through implementing the State Historical Marker program at the local level, participating in NRHP nominations, maintaining the county cemetery inventory, and providing educational resources. http://www.hayshistoricalcommission.com/ COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE CENTRAL TEXAS WING, 1974 Responsible for the maintenance and restoration of World War II -era airplanes. In addition to housing seven aircraft, the facility has a museum and holds events, including an annual dance. https://www.centraltexaswing.org HERITAGE ASSOCIATION OF SAN MARCOS, 1975 Non-profit organization which supports the preservation of buildings and perpetuates traditions that beautify and enrich the cultural and community life of the city. It grew out of the San Marcos Bicentennial Commission, formed in 1972 to plan and coordinate the city's celebration of the nation's Bicentennial in 1976. Encouraged restoration of private homes; initiated protection of the environment; and encouraged the continued safeguard of the San Marcos River. Maintains the Charles S. Cock House, and hosts the Annual Heritage Home Tour. The organization awards: Landmark Awards to 140 projects since 1976, Member of the Year since 1998, Volunteer of the Year since 1998. https://www.heritagesanmarcos.org SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY, 1977 The local history room houses the San Marcos -Hays County Collection. Serves as a center for gathering and preserving books, photographs, maps, documents, newspapers, and other archival materials related to the history, geography, and cultural life of the City and County. https://www.sanmarcostx.gov/641 /Local -History DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION OF SAN MARCOS, 1978 Property owners, businesses, and citizens that aims to enhance the vitality and value of Downtown San Marcos while preserving its unique character through advocacy, its Downtown Restaurant Alliance, festivals, and special projects like the Celebrate Diversity mural. https://www.downtownsanmarcos.org/ PRESERVATION IN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS 73