NOVEMBER LUNCH & LEARN WEBINAR: Saving the Luther Hotel
With Margaret Doughty and Edith Gower, Palacios Preservation Association
November 20, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
Be inspired by the story of the grassroots fight to save the historic Luther Hotel from destruction against all odds! The Luther Hotel in Palacios was built on the Matagorda Bay in 1903. The first planned demolition date of December 19th, 2022, saw protests, letter writing, phone calling, and petition signing campaigns led by Margaret and Edith's group, the Palacios Preservation Association (PPA). It was one thing to extend the building's life, one temporary restraining order at a time, but another to find a solution to revive the Luther as a beautiful seaside hotel once again. However, the PPA's vision is now becoming a reality thanks to Margaret, Edith, and their community of supporters. Participants will hear the first-hand account of How Two “Little Old Ladies” Saved the Most Endangered Building in Texas.
HOW TO REGISTER
Preservation Texas members can register in their online Preservation Texas account portal. Once logged in, click “Webinar Registration” in the left sidebar menu. If you are not a current member, we’d love to have you join or renew!
If you are unable to attend, don't worry! Lunch & Learn webinars will be recorded and uploaded to your online Preservation Texas account portal where you can watch or re-watch them later.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Margaret Doughty
Before retirement Margaret was an international literacy expert. A native of the United Kingdom, Margaret worked to raise literacy levels in Africa, the Middle East and the United States. She managed the UN Decade of Literacy activities in the US with the Right to Literacy Campaign. In 2000 she was awarded the Order of the British Empire by HRH Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace for her contribution to the field of international literacy. She now serves as co-chair of the Palacios Preservation Association.
Edith Gower
Edith currently serves as the Certified Local Government Representative for Matagorda County and Co-Chair of the Palacios Preservation Association. She has previously restored a historic 1910 house, which she operated as a bed and breakfast for several years, and also managed the local City by the Sea Museum for 10 years.