In 1934, Evelyn Whitfield Henry documented a vanishing world in her article "Old Houses of Tallahassee," capturing the architectural heritage of a city already looking back on its past. Nearly a century later, her work serves as a haunting time capsule: of the numerous properties she recorded, only 13 survive today.
This presentation traces the dramatic transformation of Tallahassee's built environment, unraveling the stories behind these profound losses and hard-fought saves. We will explore how urban development, government expansion, and changing priorities reshaped our city, erasing entire neighborhoods while others were safeguarded.
Through historic maps, photographs, and poignant case studies we will examine what was lost, celebrate what was saved, and discuss how we can champion the preservation of Tallahassee's remaining historic fabric for the next 100 years.
This is a story of loss, survival, and the ongoing choice to protect our city's unique character.