PRESERVATION LONGVIEW

LONGVIEW, TX

Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1931 Kilgore City Hall in Gregg County, Texas.
Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

Preservation Longview is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving the historic buildings and sites in Longview, Texas. The organization was founded in 1995, and since then, it has been actively working to protect and maintain the city's historic structures and landmarks.

The organization's primary mission is to promote the economic, cultural, and historical importance of Longview's historic structures. Preservation Longview aims to educate the public on the significance of these buildings and sites and to encourage their preservation through advocacy, education, and technical assistance.

Preservation Longview has been instrumental in the preservation of many historic buildings and sites in the city. Some of the notable projects include the restoration of the Gregg County Historical Museum, the preservation of the Longview High School, and the rehabilitation of the Historic Downtown Longview District.

The organization also provides a variety of educational programs and resources to help individuals and organizations learn more about historic preservation. These programs include workshops, lectures, and tours of historic sites.

Overall, Preservation Longview is a vital organization in the Longview community, working tirelessly to preserve the city's rich history and ensure that these historic buildings and sites continue to serve as important cultural and economic assets for generations to come.

PRESERVATION LONGVIEW is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LONGVIEW TX. US MID #8404800799

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1931 Kilgore City Hall in Gregg County, Texas.
Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas)
U.S. Post Office (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1937 U.S. Post Office in Kilgore, Texas.
U.S. Post Office (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1937 U.S. Post Office in Kilgore, Texas.
Old Texan Theater (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Texan Theater in Kilgore, Texas. Originally built in 1931, it was gutted by fire in 1942, remodeled and reopened in 1944.
Old Texan Theater (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Texan Theater in Kilgore, Texas. Originally built in 1931, it was gutted by fire in 1942, remodeled and reopened in 1944.
Old Crim Theater (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Crim Theater in Kilgore, Texas. The Streamlined Moderne style theater opened in 1939.
I&GN-MoPac Railroad Station (Kilgore, Texas) Historical marker for the I&GN-Missouri Pacific Railroad Station in Kilgore, Texas. The plaque states: The Kilgore I&GN-Missouri Pacific Railroad Station - The town of Kilgore was platted by the International Railroad Company after it purchased land for a townsite from C. B. "Buck" Kilgore, who had donated a 200-foot railroad right-of-way in 1871. Kilgore, a resident of Danville (4 mi. E), recognizing the economic opportunities afforded by the railroad, soon built a new home near the station. Many other Danville citizens followed Kilgore's lead, and a community was established and named for him. This railroad station was completed in 1872 to provide passenger and freight service and to serve as a communications center for this agricultural and lumbering area. In 1931 oil was discovered in what became known as the East Texas Oil field, and the volume of shipments from the Kilgore station increased dramatically. Later, World War II provided the depot with a steady stream of troop trains. The rail line became known as the Missouri Pacific in 1956. As automobile, bus, and air travel became more popular, rail traffic decreased, and in 1977 the Kilgore station was closed. The depot stands today as a reminder of the significant role rail transportation played in the growth and development of Kilgore and East Texas.
I&GN-MoPac Railroad Station (Kilgore, Texas) The International-Great Northern Railroad (I&GN) built this station in 1872. The I&GN was later acquired by the Missouri Pacific Railroad (MoPac). The station closed in 1977.
I&GN-MoPac Railroad Station (Kilgore, Texas) The International-Great Northern Railroad (I&GN) built this station in 1872. The I&GN was later acquired by the Missouri Pacific Railroad (MoPac). The station closed in 1977.
Kilgore College Administration Building – Old Main (Kilgore, Texas) Historical marker for the Kilgore College Administration Building in Kilgore, Texas. The plaque states: Kilgore College Administration Building - In response to the East Texas oil field boom, yet in the midst of the Great Depression, Kilgore residents voted to support the establishment of a junior college in 1935. Classes were held in the high school until this building was completed in 1936 with financial aid from the Public Works Administration. Designed by the San Antonio firm of Phelps & Dewees, the Kilgore College administration building remains a good example of Art Moderne architecture. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990
Kilgore College Administration Building – Old Main (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Administration Building (Old Main) for Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas. The Art Moderne style building was constructed in 1936 as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). The Kilgore College Administration Building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1990.

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PRESERVATION LONGVIEW
PO BOX 2681
LONGVIEW
TX
75606-2681

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MID # 8404800799
Name PRESERVATION LONGVIEW
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 331202215
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 32.462993, -94.731215
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 183
US Census Tract: 001300
US Census Block: 4031