This year, the Montrose Redevelopment Authority/TIRZ 27 celebrates its 10th anniversary. To mark the milestone, we invite you to join us for an evening with our neighbors that looks back at how Montrose became the place we know today.
What Makes Montrose, Montrose?
The History and Stories Behind One of Houston’s Most Storied Neighborhoods:
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Ismaili Center Houston, 2323 Allen Parkway
Our guest speaker, Jim Parsons, is Programs and Communications Director at Preservation Houston, where he leads public programs, tours and lectures on the city’s architecture and history. Jim is an architectural historian and the co-author of four award-winning books, and he has spent more than two decades helping people see historic buildings as records of how we live and what comes next. He will share how a community that started more than a century ago grew into one of Houston’s most distinctive neighborhoods.
The event is free, and light refreshments will be served. Complimentary parking is available onsite. Registration is required in advance and space is limited, so please register at https://events.ismailicenter.org/event/what-makes-montrose-montrose/
We’re grateful to the Ismaili Center for hosting us, and to all of you for the part you’ve played in the Montrose TIRZ’s first decade. We hope you’ll join us, and please feel free to share the attached invitation with others who would enjoy it. If you have any questions, please email us at info@montrosehtx.org.
