About Us
Preservation Longview was formed to restore the Rucker-Campbell Home at 433 South Center Street due to its age and significance to the city of Longview and State of Texas.
Preservation Longview is a reference and mentoring group for individuals or organizations in the restoration process of other historical properties and neighborhoods.
Preservation Longview is the recipient of three grants from the National Historic Trust and a HOT Grant from the City of Longview.
Mission Statement
Preservation Longview's mission is to protect, promote, and preserve the history, arts, and culture of the Longview community, including historic sites and the area’s agrarian roots.
Vision Statement
To restore historic properties and neighborhoods as a source of pride and revitalization for Longview, Gregg County and the State of Texas.
"One project can spur a preservation ethic." -Preserve America, 2008
Gregg County and Texas Historical Sites and Resources
- Gregg Historical Museum
- Gregg County Cemeteries
- Longview Train Depot
- Texas State Historical Association
- Texas State Historical Commission
- Texas Historical Foundation
- Texas State Preservation Board
- City of Longview Historic Preservation Commission
- Preservation Texas
- East Texas Oilfield Discovery
- Recorded Historic Texas Landmarks
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
- East Texas Oil Museum
- Texas Museum of Broadcasting & Communications
- Gaston Museum
- Texas Pineywoods Experience