Pilot Point Main Street Program

What is the Main Street Program?

The Texas Main Street Program began in 1981. Affiliated with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Texas Main Street Program is among the most successful downtown revitalization programs in the nation.

Each year, the Texas Historical Commission selects up to five Texas cities and urban areas as Texas Main Street Cities. The Texas Historical Commission selected Pilot Point as one of three Texas Main Street cities for the year 2002. Selected communities are eligible to receive a range of services.

Pilot Point Main Street Program

Vision Statement:

The Pilot Point Main Street Program envisions downtown Pilot Point as the heart of the community; where history is preserved, where businesses thrive, and where community and visitors feel welcome and are encouraged to return.

Mission Statement:

The Pilot Point Main Street Program will use the 4-point approach to revitalization (organization, promotion, design, and economic restructuring) to encourage reinvestment and preservation of the historic downtown area.

Texas Historical Commission staff:

• Coordinates ongoing comprehensive training for Main Street managers and board members.
• Trains communities in successful economic development approaches.
• Provides a three-day, on-site evaluation and full report with recommendations.
• Identifies and assists with architectural elements, such as facade drawings, and educates building owners in proper maintenance techniques.
• Consults with downtown merchants about visual merchandising and window display.
• Advises communities on heritage tourism programs and marketing.