Elizabeth Pink, Living Legend 2004

Her leadership resulted in the preservation of the 1911 Post Office building in McKinney, which has been restored to create the Collin County History Museum. The Collin County Historical Society recently rewarded her efforts by establishing theElisabeth Pink Historic Preservation Award, citing her creativity “in using a variety of resources and programs and people to transform an unwanted and decrepit building into an architectural gem.” Mrs. Pink continues her efforts to honor the past while delighting in the gifts of the present. Her compassion for all living creatures has led to adventurous animal rescues and unusual pet adoptions. The Frisco Chamber of Commerce named her Silver Citizen of the Year in 1994. An active member of the Heritage Association of Frisco, Elisabeth Pink is a pioneer in her own right.


Ensuring that Collin County’s rich heritage ispreserved in these times of dramatic growth and change is a challenge requiring time, patience, energy and unflagging determination. Elisabeth Pink has proven that she is up to the challenge. A former schoolteacher, she moved to Frisco in 1954 with her husband, Dr. Erwin Pink, where they reared four children and became actively involved in their community. Mrs. Pink participated in PTA and the Frisco Garden Club and served as an election judge for more than a decade. She was a member of the Collin County Historical Commission for 27 years, chairing it for seven of those years. She has been instrumental in securing historical markers for numerous sites throughout the county, and she is an expert in cemetery preservation.
		Her leadership resulted in the preservation of the 1911 Post Office building in McKinney, which has been restored to create the Collin County History Museum. The Collin County Historical Society recently rewarded her efforts by establishing theElisabeth Pink Historic Preservation Award, citing her creativity “in using a variety of resources and programs and people to transform an unwanted and decrepit building into an architectural gem.” Mrs. Pink continues her efforts to honor the past while delighting in the gifts of the present. Her compassion for all living creatures has led to adventurous animal rescues and unusual pet adoptions. The Frisco Chamber of Commerce named her Silver Citizen of the Year in 1994. An active member of the Heritage Association of Frisco, Elisabeth Pink is a pioneer in her own right.
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