Dallas Landmark
By CJ GreshSpecial Contributor Are we facing the possible demolition of yet another landmarked church? This time it’s the historic Oak Cliff United Methodist Church. Why don’t we honor history — especially Black history — more? In 2019 CandysDirt.com shared possible adaptive reuses for the Oak Cliff United Methodist Church in What Do You Do With an…
Read More
What happens when you spot a preservation-worthy building and know the owner is bent on demolition and utterly resistant to the idea of a landmark designation? Last week I broke down landmarking your residence. For commercial buildings, though? Well, that’s where it gets tricky. Developers in Dallas are not always homegrown, so they often don’t…
Read More
Every stylish lady needs a refreshing makeover from time to time. Grand historic homes are no exception. When the Swiss Avenue Historic District kicks off its weekend-long 46th Annual Mother’s Day Home Tour, 5007 Swiss Avenue will be unveiling an elegant new look. Since sharing the vision for historic home preservation is part of the…
Read More
It all began when successful real estate developer Robert S. Munger had a unique and forward-thinking vision. He came up with the idea of planning and building an upscale residential community near downtown Dallas. This first deed-restricted neighborhood in Texas included the exclusive and elegant parade of stately, beautifully grand homes along Swiss Avenue.
Read More
As we’ve been telling you, May is Preservation Month. And while there have been just skads of events on the calendar, the one you absolutely should not miss is the May 21 Preservation Dallas Architectural Tour featuring some of the literal “best of” Preservation Achievement Award winners. This year, I was afforded the opportunity to…
Read More
