Downtown Revitalization through historic preservation with an emphasis on four area:
Deign -
* Architectural design assistance for building owners,
* Downtown beautification including plants, benches, sidewalk, lighting, window displays
* Building maintenance information for owners of historic buildings
Promotion -
* Annual Audie Murphy Day in June honors local veterans and hometown hero Audie Mu
rphy
* Farmers & Fleas Market held first Saturday of month at the Onion Shed
* Downtown Shopping Guides
* Partnering with Chamber, City, and Downtown Merchants for cooperative Marketing and collaborative activities
* Promotes downtown as a filming location and a conference meeting location. Economic Restructuring -
* Promoting heritage tourism and encouraging investment in historic preservation
* Small business skills information and seminars for local business owners
* Over $13.5 million invested
Organization -
* Main Street coordinates with local groups and clubs to ensure that everyone is working toward our city’s common goals
* Main Street Volunteers contribute over 1,000 hours every year
* Communication of goals and progress through website, correspondence, E-news, and publications
* Assisting with the development of the new Farmersville Heritage Museum
*Farmersville is one of 87 Texas Main Street cities
* Farmersville has been recognized as a National Main Street City for the years 2001-2016
* Numerous restorations of historic down-town buildings have been completed
* Recipient of “Preserve America Community” designation
* Audie Murphy Day winner of Best Event, The Farmersville Times 2014, 2015, & 2016
* Farmersville Main Street Program is funded in part by the Farmersville Community Development Corporation, City of Farmersville, and private donations.
