HERITAGE HOUSE 

This restored pioneer home, shown above, is located at 303 South O'Connor Road in the Irving Heritage District. It was built in 1912 by C. P. Schulze, brother of the co-founder of Irving, is fully furnished, and was designated as a Texas State Historical Landmark in 1986. 

June is the month of brides, and a visit to the Irving Heritage House on Sunday, August 3, will offer a chance to see the 1903 wedding gown ensemble of Agnes Sueppel Schulze. A marble bust, given as a wedding gift to Irving’s co-founder J.O. Schulze and his bride Agnes by Clarence Linz is also displayed. The Heritage House is open 3 PM – 5 PM. Admission is free.

Additional bridal pieces to be viewed this summer will be 1870’s-1880’s two piece faille wedding dress with a bustle, Catherine Schulze’s 1936 wedding dress as well as her going away dress and two bridesmaid dresses, Jean Werry’s 1948 formal gown and Barbara Terrill’s 1950’s mid-century informal gown. Stop by to view the bridal display and learn more about the Heritage House. Docent led tours are provided at 3pm  and 4pm. 

               

For information, call 972-252-3838

NEW IRVING HERITAGE SOCIETY OFFICERS INSTALLED

A new slate of officers and directors for the society year of 2008 to 2009 was elected and installed on the front porch of the Heritage House on Sunday, May 18, 2008, during the quarterly membership meeting. Ice cream and cookies were enjoyed by all following the ceremony, led by Mary Higbie. For a complete list of all officer and directors for the 2008-2009 year, click here.

Left to right: Gary Schepf,  James Dickens, Peggy Veno, Dan Matkin, Kevin Kendro, Connie Gifford Herrington, Suzy Beeman, Sonja Watkins, Clay Gilbert, and Jan Hart

IRVING PICTORIAL HISTORY BOOK AND CENTENNIAL COOKBOOK
FOR SALE AT HALF PRICE

"Irving, Texas, From Rails to Wings, 1903-2003" by Norma Stanton is available for $15 and "Irving, Texas, Centennial, 1903-2003, Cookbook and Family Histories" by Helen Ogden Widener is available for $10 from the Society. The fully-illustrated history book, over 200 pages, tells the story of the City of Irving, its people, and its growth over its first century. 

The 400-plus page cookbook has both history and recipes, with an added bonus of an interactive compact disc. Both books are bound hardback and were published by the City of Irving as part of its centennial celebration. 

These extra copies have been graciously donated by the City to the Society to help fund the upkeep of the Heritage House. Get yours at the Heritage House during the monthly tours or call 972-252-3838 to order your copies.

THE WHISTLE STOP NOW ONLINE

Click here to read the latest issue (June 2008) 

of the Irving Heritage Society Newsletter, THE WHISTLE STOP.

 
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Last updated on July 06, 2008                             Copyright © 2008 by the Irving Heritage Society. All rights reserved.