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CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FY2025-26
ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET
312-400-415

DIVISION DESCRIPTION
The Historic Preservation Division within the CVB is responsible for the daily operations of five specific programs that
protect, enhance and develop historic resources within the City of Grapevine. The Historic Preservation staff administer
the City of Grapevine Historic Preservation Ordinance Appendix G and meetings of the Historic Preservation Commission;
the Grapevine Heritage Foundation, a city founded 501-c3 membership organization; the city’s participation in the Texas
Main Street Program; the Grapevine Township Revitalization Grant Program for historic properties; oversee city owned
historic buildings within the Grapevine Historic Township and the 1859 Historic Nash Farm.

FY25 DIVISION ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Assisted with the development of the Grapevine Pattern Book for Historic Township a multiyear project adopted by
the City Council in June 2025.
Awarded 4 GTRP grants to historic residential properties during FY2025.
Nash Farm hosted 29,937 visitors to the Farm, 25 school tours and held more than 23 special events and educational
workshops.
Historic Preservation Commission landmarked 2 properties and reviewed 84 Certificate of Appropriateness cases.
Grapevine Heritage Foundation produced the 2024 Candlelight Tour in November 2024 with 500 persons attending.
Staff led a contingent of six Grapevine leaders to the 2024 National Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conference,
October 2024 in New Orleans, LA.
Staff led a contingent of five Grapevine leaders to the 2025 National Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conference,
September 2025 in Milwaukee, WI.
Completed the moving of two historic Grapevine houses into the Grapevine Historic Township: 1908 Winfrey House
and the 1888 Tate House.

FY26 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Complete the restoration of the 1908 Winfrey House and the 1888 Tate House
Continue Grapevine’s Main Street America Accreditation designation for 2026
Award 4 GTRP Grants for properties in the Grapevine Historic Township
Increase volunteer recruitment and attendance at Nash Farm
Develop plan for a facade grant program for materials for Historic Main Street buildings

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