It is truly exciting to live in a historical city, with over 150 years of history, in America. Every corner of this small and quaint city, is a reflection of its past and people, most notably its architects, craftsmen and businesses that once, attracted hundreds of people into this thriving town. Naturally, it is a great honor to serve as a member of the Historical Landmark Commission, where I have the opportunity to meet like-minded and passionate individuals, who care about the city as much as I do, if not more.
January 12, 2022: Bryan Historic Landmark Commission Regular Meeting #1
I have never been inside the city hall (300 South Texas Avenue) before, and as a first time visitor, I was nicely surprised by how authentic and somewhat pink the building-interior was :) As of now I haven't found any information on the building's architect or architecture. During the first meeting, and after a brief introduction of the commissioners, Mr. Randy Haynes, the project planner at the City of Bryan, shared a lovely presentation, discussing the historical cemeteries in the city. I was delighted to find the members of the commission employed in a variety of professions including architects, builders and professors! Diversity is an invaluable feature of collaborative groups (especially within the City), where every citizen presents a different viewpoint of the built-environment, based on their own personal experiences. The meeting took place on the 3rd floor, with an interesting view of the city stretching far beyond the 29th street and Texas avenue. I have a feeling that this particular intersection will be unrecognizable in ten years' time if not earlier! I'm very much looking forward to our future meetings, which take place on the second Wednesday of each month.
I have never been inside the city hall (300 South Texas Avenue) before, and as a first time visitor, I was nicely surprised by how authentic and somewhat pink the building-interior was :) As of now I haven't found any information on the building's architect or architecture. During the first meeting, and after a brief introduction of the commissioners, Mr. Randy Haynes, the project planner at the City of Bryan, shared a lovely presentation, discussing the historical cemeteries in the city. I was delighted to find the members of the commission employed in a variety of professions including architects, builders and professors! Diversity is an invaluable feature of collaborative groups (especially within the City), where every citizen presents a different viewpoint of the built-environment, based on their own personal experiences. The meeting took place on the 3rd floor, with an interesting view of the city stretching far beyond the 29th street and Texas avenue. I have a feeling that this particular intersection will be unrecognizable in ten years' time if not earlier! I'm very much looking forward to our future meetings, which take place on the second Wednesday of each month.
| January Meeting.pdf |
February 9, 2022: Bryan Historic Landmark Commission Regular Meeting #2
The second meeting of the year was rather brief but nonetheless educational. We explored the City's documents regarding the local conservation regulations, which require revision, and approved a new sign for one of a historical restaurants in downtown Bryan. I was also excised to receive my very own desk-plate :)
The second meeting of the year was rather brief but nonetheless educational. We explored the City's documents regarding the local conservation regulations, which require revision, and approved a new sign for one of a historical restaurants in downtown Bryan. I was also excised to receive my very own desk-plate :)
| February Meeting |
March 9, 2022: I attended this months' meeting with Mr Colton Wiggins, a student of mine from last yeas and a very talented interior designer at Ambrose Furniture Works in downtown Bryan. It was lovely to hear that Colton - just like most of us - would love to see more artwork and murals on the many blank walls of the city. One of the more interesting agenda items in this meeting was issuing a 'Certificate of Appropriateness for Jesse Palomares - A request for the exterior canopy alterations at Mr G's Pizzeria' in downtown Bryan. A new canopy will replace the old one which was placed about four-decades old and a the trim-paint will also be refreshed - although we are not sure in what color at this point.
| march_meeting.pdf |
