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Former Site of Capitol, Republic Of Texas

 File — Drawer: Z.9, OVS_Folder: 2
From the Collection:

Scenic Houston is a chapter of Scenic Texas, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that focuses on promoting policies and actions that enhance the beauty and appeal of our streetscapes and roadways. Scenic Houston works to reduce existing billboard blight, prevent new billboard construction, foster attractive on-premises signage, incorporate context-sensitive design in the planning of highways and other public projects, and protect the natural beauty and distinctive character of our communities for the benefit of successive generations.

Scenic Houston – Scenic Texas Collection includes 9 boxes and records from Billboards Limited, Scenic Houston, Scenic Texas, Scenic America, Scenic Austin, Scenic Dallas, Scenic Fort Worth, Scenic San Antonio, Greater Houston Partnership, Quality of Life Coalition, Scenic Conservation Advisory Council, Houston-Galveston Area Council, Facts and History, Minutes/ Directors and Committees, Events, Street Improvement Projects, Sign Projects, Billboards, Surveys Polls and Public Opinion, Ordinances Legislation, Policy, Statutes, Social Events, and Press Coverage.

Dates

  • 1963-2008

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research. / Portions of this collection are restricted.

Extent

From the Collection: 15.0 linear feet

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the University of Houston Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
MD Anderson Library
4333 University Drive
Houston TX 77204-2000 USA
713-743-9750