Society Headquarters selected as Historic Place
Have you ever wondered how buildings or locations become part of the National Register of Historic Places? It is a process that involves research and time. First, is an important question- is the property old enough and still looks close to the original? If the property is 50 years old or more and maintains the integrity of its era, the next step in the process becomes available. Then a property is nominated, reviewed, goes through an evaluation and after meeting rigorous standards may be granted the distinction.
Society Headquarters in Austin, Texas, opened in the downtown area in 1956. The interior has been decorated since the original pink and blue color scheme but remains much the same in furnishings. In 2012, the building was recognized as a property of the National Register of Historic Places. Dr. Beverly Helms, international president and Corlea Plowman, executive director, will work with Phyllis Hickey, operation services administrator, Nita Scott, membership services administrator and Dr. Linda Eller, information services administrator, to establish the ideal location for the distinguished plaque. When the plaque displaying the honor is installed, all members and employees can celebrate. (Pictured here: Phyllis Hickey, operation services administrator, and Dr. Beverly Helms, international president --2012-2014)
Historical marker to honor Annie Webb Blanton The Texas Historical Commission has recognized educator and leader Annie Webb Blanton for her significant role in Texas history with a historical marker.
The marker will be dedicated at 1:30 p.m. March 1 outside the Denton school district's Blanton Elementary, 9501 Stacee Lane in Argyle.
County Judge Mary Horn and Denton ISD Superintendent Jamie Wilson will speak.
Born in Houston in 1870, Blanton began teaching at age 17 in a one-room school in Fayette County. She was hired to teach English at North Texas Normal College, now the University of North Texas, in 1901 and held the rank of associate professor at the Denton school until 1918.
She was elected the first woman president of the Texas State Teachers Association in 1916.
In 1918, Texas elected her super-intendent of public instruction. She was the first woman elected to a Texas public office.
Blanton died in 1945.
From the Denton Record-Chronicle
Society Headquarters in Austin, Texas, opened in the downtown area in 1956. The interior has been decorated since the original pink and blue color scheme but remains much the same in furnishings. In 2012, the building was recognized as a property of the National Register of Historic Places. Dr. Beverly Helms, international president and Corlea Plowman, executive director, will work with Phyllis Hickey, operation services administrator, Nita Scott, membership services administrator and Dr. Linda Eller, information services administrator, to establish the ideal location for the distinguished plaque. When the plaque displaying the honor is installed, all members and employees can celebrate. (Pictured here: Phyllis Hickey, operation services administrator, and Dr. Beverly Helms, international president --2012-2014)
Historical marker to honor Annie Webb Blanton The Texas Historical Commission has recognized educator and leader Annie Webb Blanton for her significant role in Texas history with a historical marker.
The marker will be dedicated at 1:30 p.m. March 1 outside the Denton school district's Blanton Elementary, 9501 Stacee Lane in Argyle.
County Judge Mary Horn and Denton ISD Superintendent Jamie Wilson will speak.
Born in Houston in 1870, Blanton began teaching at age 17 in a one-room school in Fayette County. She was hired to teach English at North Texas Normal College, now the University of North Texas, in 1901 and held the rank of associate professor at the Denton school until 1918.
She was elected the first woman president of the Texas State Teachers Association in 1916.
In 1918, Texas elected her super-intendent of public instruction. She was the first woman elected to a Texas public office.
Blanton died in 1945.
From the Denton Record-Chronicle
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