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Historic Preservation:
El Paso is enriched by its diverse history and culture, aspects that portend a promising future. Historic resources and living culture represent the contributions and collective human experiences of the people who have inhabited the Pass of the North from the recesses of unrecorded time to the present modern age. Existing historic resources provide a connection with our past and enhance our quality of life; thus, to ensure a link to the past and our cultural identity, historic preservation is an integral component to the maintenance of memory.
Historic preservation encompasses a broad range of activities related to preservation and conservation of the built environment by physical and intellectual methods. The generally accepted notion of historic preservation is the repair and maintenance of old buildings, but such undertakings are only a part of historic preservation’s scope. Restoring or rehabilitating historic buildings, whether for residential or commercial use, strengthens neighborhoods, districts, and the local economy. Communities with strong historic preservation programs provide unique heritage tourism experiences which translates into a healthy economy fueled in part by tourism dollars. Historic districts and well-maintained downtown areas attract visitors from afar, while showcasing a community’s architectural heritage. Furthermore, from an economic standpoint, historic preservation creates new local jobs, spurs private and public investment, increases property values, and enhances neighborhood and community pride.
For additional information about the city’s historic preservation programs, please email Dr. Troy Ainsworth, Historic Preservation Officer, at ainsworthtm@elpasotexas.gov or phone at (915) 541-4668 or Trenda Rocha, Senior Office Assistant, at either rochatk@elpaostexas.gov or (915) 541-4657.
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