Planning and Development
Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC)
About The Commission
The Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC), a 13-member board, makes recommendations to City Council on historic properties. The board reviews requests for historic district designations, landmarks, protected landmarks, archaeological sites and Certificates of Appropriateness.
Current Commission Members
- Phoebe Tudor, Chair - Architectural Historian
- Jorge Garcia-Herreros - Professional Archaeologist
- Debra Blacklock-Sloan - Cultural History Organization
- David Bucek - Registered Architect
- John Cosgrove - Professional Real Estate Appraiser
- Rob D. Hellyer – Remodeler/Builder
- Romulo Tim Cisneros - Commercial Business Representative
- Dr. William Henry Kellar - Professional Historian
- Vernita Ray - Citizen Representative
- Douglas Elliott - Citizen Representative
- R. Maverick Welsh III - Citizen Representative
- Charles Stava - Citizen Representative
- Ann Collum - Citizen Representative
Ex-Officio Members
- Minnette Boesel - Assistant for Cultural Affairs
- Daniel W. Krueger, P.E. - Director, PWE
- Janet Wagner - Harris County Historical Commission
- Elizabeth Sargent - Archivist, HMRC
- Deborah McAbee - City Attorney
Executive Secretary
- Marlene L. Gafrick - Director, Planning
and Development
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