Irving Heritage Society

HERITAGE HOUSE 100TH ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF

The Irving Heritage Society cordially invites the public to join them for the Heritage House 100th Anniversary Kick-off at 303 South O’Connor on Sunday, December 4, at 2pm. Past Heritage Society President Mary Oberlin and President-Elect Chris Wallace are co-chairs of a large committee who have been busy planning a long list of activities to take place during the upcoming anniversary year. The reception on December 4 will be the first of many events to mark the significance of the Heritage House. A limited number of commemorative items will be available to be purchased. Following the reception, guests will also have an opportunity to tour this special home from 3pm-5pm.

Local artisan Fred Joffre was employed in 1912 to build this prairie-style bungalow for C.P. Schulze and his bride Virginia Tucker. Its cypress siding, low hipped roof, large porch and gabled dormer were signature features of this style of early twentieth-century houses in the area. When completed, this house was perhaps the finest home in the young town of Irving. The Schulzes were active in civic and social affairs and enjoyed entertaining in their home.

In 1975 Charles and Catherine Schulze and Sister Mary Schulze, I.W.B.S., donated their family home to the City of Irving to be used as a “historic home museum.” The Irving Heritage Society was established in 1978 to oversee the preservation of what we now call our Heritage House. The Heritage House was designated as a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark in 1986.

YEARBOOKS NOW AVAILABLE

The 2010-2011 Yearbook of the Irving Heritage Society is now available to be picked up by members at the Clothes Quarters in downtown Irving or at the Mustang Museum in Williams Square. This issue includes a photo gallery of recent events as well as many articles and lists.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF RECENT HERITAGE SOCIETY EVENTS

Photos of the General Meeting and Dedication of the marker for the Heritage Park Depot - Click here
Photos of the General Meeting and Presentation by Helen Ogden Widener on April 14, 2011 - Click here
Photos of the Board Meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce on February 11, 2011 - Click here
Photos of the Valentine Tea held at the Heritage House on February 13, 2011 - Click here
Photos of the cleanup. display, and visitors to the Depot at Heritage Park - Click here
Photos from the General Meeting and Installation of Officers on May 16, 2010 - Click here

Special Heritage House
100th Anniversary commemorative items
have arrived and are available for sale.

Great gifts to give and be sure to get one for yourself as well!!!

Gold, brass ornaments of the Heritage House design - $10 each. It includes a numbered certificate. Only 100 were ordered.

Tote bags - zippered, black tote bags have a cream colored panel with the image of the Heritage House - $10 each

Note cards with pen/ink drawing of the Heritage House by artist Pete Fernandez on the front, history of the Heritage House on the back and blank inside, plus envelopes. Package of 6 for $5.

Call Mary Higbie at 972-252-3838 to order your gift items today.

IRVING PICTORIAL HISTORY BOOK AND CENTENNIAL COOKBOOK FOR SALE

"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 (January 2012)

of the

Irving Heritage Society Newsletter, THE WHISTLE STOP.

Click here to email Webmaster

Click here for Membership Application Form
Last updated on January 20, 2012
Copyright © 2011 by the Irving Heritage Society. All rights reserved.



	Welcome to the Irving Heritage Society. We are based in the Heritage House, shown above. To learn about the Society and its activities, click HERE. To learn about the history of the City of Irving and also the Heritage House, click HERE. Click HERE for a list of future Society activities. A list of current officers, directors, and committee chairs are found HERE, plus an application for membership as well as a list of former presidents. Links to other Internet sites in Irving and those with a relation to history are found HERE. Continue below for reports of current activities, photographs, and information of items for sale.
	HERITAGE HOUSE 100TH ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF The Irving Heritage Society cordially invites the public to join them for the Heritage House 100th Anniversary Kick-off at 303 South O’Connor on Sunday, December 4, at 2pm. Past Heritage Society President Mary Oberlin and President-Elect Chris Wallace are co-chairs of a large committee who have been busy planning a long list of activities to take place during the upcoming anniversary year. The reception on December 4 will be the first of many events to mark the significance of the Heritage House. A limited number of commemorative items will be available to be purchased. Following the reception, guests will also have an opportunity to tour this special home from 3pm-5pm. Local artisan Fred Joffre was employed in 1912 to build this prairie-style bungalow for C.P. Schulze and his bride Virginia Tucker. Its cypress siding, low hipped roof, large porch and gabled dormer were signature features of this style of early twentieth-century houses in the area. When completed, this house was perhaps the finest home in the young town of Irving. The Schulzes were active in civic and social affairs and enjoyed entertaining in their home. In 1975 Charles and Catherine Schulze and Sister Mary Schulze, I.W.B.S., donated their family home to the City of Irving to be used as a “historic home museum.” The Irving Heritage Society was established in 1978 to oversee the preservation of what we now call our Heritage House. The Heritage House was designated as a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark in 1986. YEARBOOKS NOW AVAILABLE The 2010-2011 Yearbook of the Irving Heritage Society is now available to be picked up by members at the Clothes Quarters in downtown Irving or at the Mustang Museum in Williams Square. This issue includes a photo gallery of recent events as well as many articles and lists. PHOTOGRAPHS OF RECENT HERITAGE SOCIETY EVENTS Photos of the General Meeting and Dedication of the marker for the Heritage Park Depot - Click here Photos of the General Meeting and Presentation by Helen Ogden Widener on April 14, 2011 - Click here Photos of the Board Meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce on February 11, 2011 - Click here Photos of the Valentine Tea held at the Heritage House on February 13, 2011 - Click here Photos of the cleanup. display, and visitors to the Depot at Heritage Park - Click here Photos from the General Meeting and Installation of Officers on May 16, 2010 - Click here Special Heritage House 100th Anniversary commemorative items have arrived and are available for sale. Great gifts to give and be sure to get one for yourself as well!!! Gold, brass ornaments of the Heritage House design - $10 each. It includes a numbered certificate. Only 100 were ordered. Tote bags - zippered, black tote bags have a cream colored panel with the image of the Heritage House - $10 each Note cards with pen/ink drawing of the Heritage House by artist Pete Fernandez on the front, history of the Heritage House on the back and blank inside, plus envelopes. Package of 6 for $5. Call Mary Higbie at 972-252-3838 to order your gift items today. IRVING PICTORIAL HISTORY BOOK AND CENTENNIAL COOKBOOK FOR SALE "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 (January 2012) of the Irving Heritage Society Newsletter, THE WHISTLE STOP. Click here to email Webmaster Click here for Membership Application Form Last updated on January 20, 2012 Copyright © 2011 by the Irving Heritage Society. All rights reserved.