Seals and logos have been used throughout history to embody the identity and inherent purpose of governments, families, business and social organizations, and other entities. This new Linden Heritage Foundation Seal, prominently featuring one of Linden’s lighted historic streetlamps, grew out of discussions between Jim Jacob, Anna Barber, and Sue Lazara. The group wanted an image uniquely and tangibly associated with historic Linden and exemplifying the goals and activities of the foundation itself. But where do you find such an image?
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At the Linden City Council meeting of Thursday, October 29, Linden Heritage Foundation President, Sam Higdon, asked for appointment of a Linden Main Street Program Committee consisting of members of the City Council, Linden Heritage Foundation Board, Linden Economic Development Corporation, and other interested citizens to re-apply for selection in the 2017 Texas Main Street Program (TMSP). The City applied for a designation 5 years ago, which was approved but not pursued.
Five members of the Linden Heritage Foundation enjoying the red carpet treatment in Mount Vernon, a city that has revitalized significantly since becoming a Texas Main Street City. Pictured, left to right, are Mary Dowd, Catherine Knapp, Joe Lovelace, Sam Higdon, Carolyn Teague (Mount Vernon Main Street Manager), Sue Lazara, Mary Lou & Gerald Mowerly (Board members of the Mount Vernon Old Depot Museum), and Lilly Bush (Editor of the Optic-Herald, local historian, and advisor to the Mount Vernon Main Street Alliance).
Foundation members met on October 29th with City official in Mt. Vernon, Texas to view their Texas Main Street Program (TMSP). The Texas Historical Commission, through the Main Street Program, assists historic commercial areas in cities to develop a public/private effort to revitalize their downtown. Higdon indicated this effort would attract future commercial development of the water tower and firehouse.
The mission of the TMSP is “to provide technical expertise, resources and support for Texas communities in the preservation and revitalization of historic downtowns and commercial neighborhood districts in accord with the National Main Street Four Point Approach® of organization, economic restructuring, design and promotion.” TMSP staff work on a daily basis with 87 designated communities to help them reach revitalization and preservation goals. This is a proven methodology which provides the tools for local communities to effectively address the issues downtowns face.
Texas Main Street Program Workshops:
Twice a year, the Texas Main Street Program (TMSP) holds professional development and training for its local Main Street managers and their volunteers. Additionally, the TMSP partners each year with the Texas Downtown Association to hold an annual statewide downtown revitalization conference. The annual conference is open to anyone interested in downtown revitalization. The upcoming conference will be held November 3–6, 2015 in Waxahachie, a 19-year designated Main Street community.
Photograph courtesy of Jo Anna Duncan’s Front Porch Treasures Studio on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FrontPorchTreasuresStudio
After The Greatest Generation of Americans returned to Linden following World War II, the City flourished in the 1950s and 60s. Help restore the City we love by becoming a Charter Member of the Linden Heritage Foundation as we honor American servicemen of all generations.
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Section of water deliver pipe removed to separate the historic water tank from City water system on 28 October 2015.
Another step in decommissioning of Linden’s 1934 water tank was completed on 28 October 2015 when sections of underground water pipes were removed and then capped around the perimeter of the water tower’s foundation. This process is referred to as air gapping. A.L. Franks Engineering of Texarkana, AR performed the work.
The next step toward preservation of the structure is repair or replacement of the tower’s anchor bolts. The Linden City Council will be discussing this action at their next meeting on 9 November 2015.
Joe B. Lovelace with section of pipe removed to implement air-gapping of 1934 water tank from City water system. Photo by Sam Higdon
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Left to right: Barbara Teachey, Carol Tuner, David Iverson, Margie Watts Iverson, and Therese Earl. Photo courtesy of Jo Anna Duncan
Barbara Teachey (Richmond, VA), Margie Watts Iverson (Baton Rouge, LA), David Iverson (Baton Rouge, LA), Carol Turner (Cambridge, England UK), and Therese Earl (Essex, England, UK) do not live in Linden or even in Texas, but they are supporters of the Linden Heritage Foundation. They are avid fans of Don Henley who visited Linden this past summer to experience the environment that has influenced Don’s music. Barbara, Carol, and Therese are members of the Foundation and the Don Henley Appreciation Group on Facebook.
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