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THE TEXAS HISTORICAL BUILDING MEDALLION The awarding of The Tex Historical Building Medallion is an important part of the program of the Texas State Historical SurveyCmmittee in preserving the historical heritage of Texas. The pres- ence of the Medallion designates the structure as worthy of recognition by the State of Texas as an authentic house or building of historical and cultural significance to the State and community in which it exists, therefore meriting preservation. The Medallion is fourteen inches in diameter and i'made of cast aluminum with swedish steel effect. The stars are red, white and blue. Eacy edallion has a separate number which is recorded and kept with the complete history of the build in the official state records. Any individual or historical group may make application through the County Historical Survey Committee or Texas State Historical Survey Committee. Final approval rests with the State Historical Survey Com ittee. / The Texas Historical Building Medallions are placed and paid for locally. The cost of the Medal- lion (including transportation) is $14.75. Checks are to be made payable to the Texas Historical Foun- dation upon application. If the building is not approved by the State Committee, the check will be returned. The Medallion is an award of merit. It serves to remind the community and inform the tourist of the unique culture and history of Texas. These buildings will be listed in the new Official State Histori- cal Tourist Map.