Kevan & Ayesha Shelton named 1st African American co-chairs for Preservation Houston’s Good Brick Tour

Recently Preservation Houston conducted the Good Brick Tour for the first time since COVID. The tour was frequented by 100’s of visitors, excited for the tours return. This year’s event chairs included Kevan & Ayesha Shelton, Founders of Park Street Homes. The couple served as the 1st African American co-chairs, assisting the Non-profit with restarting the popular tour.

This year’s tour highlighted homes in first, fifth & sixth ward area as well Montrose:

• 2214 Kane Street (Old Sixth Ward Historic District)
• 2006 Decatur Street (Old Sixth Ward Historic District)
• 1918 Crockett Street (First Ward)
• 1617 Kipling Street (Montrose)
• 2316 Harlem Street (Fifth Ward)

Preservation Houston is Houston’s only citywide nonprofit historic preservation education and advocacy organization. Since 1978, Preservation Houston has voiced strong support for better public policy and protection of our irreplaceable historic resources. Preservation Houston’s members, volunteers and staff have been instrumental in the adoption of a citywide preservation ordinance, the designation of local landmarks and historic districts, and the development of a preservation ethic in the Bayou City.

In 1979, Preservation Houston began presenting the Good Brick Awards to recognize outstanding preservation projects and encourage quality rehabilitation efforts. The Good Brick Tour allows the public to step inside exceptional homes and buildings to see how historic properties can be adapted to modern lifestyles.

Preservation Houston’s staff helps protect and revitalize significant houses and buildings by assisting property owners with landmark nominations and providing information on state and federal preservation incentives. Your support allows Preservation Houston to provide these professional services at no charge to the public.

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