Monticello
Arches have been around for ages, really, centuries. Those curves can be both practical and pretty. In fact, an arch is an architectural marvel. With elegant grace, arches can span distances, supporting their own weight. This dramatic structural engineering is beyond a mere journalism major, but they’ve appeared for centuries. For example, there’s the catenary…
Read MoreEnviably located facing Monticello Park in one of Fort Worth’s most exclusive neighborhoods, this 1940-built house at 3425 Dorothy Lane possesses an understated allure that’s difficult to resist. Correct and timeless as a perfectly tailored navy blue suit, the Monticello residence employs classical elements such as quoins at the sides and pilasters supporting a simple…
Read MorePotential homebuyers looking to fill their pumpkins with goodies have a rare opportunity this weekend to check out some of the hottest listings in Dallas-Fort Worth — and scoop up a few bite-size Hershey bars along the way. The best neighborhoods for trick-or-treating include Deerfield in Plano, Dallas’s Swiss Avenue Historic District, and the Monticello…
Read MoreResidents can comment on the proposed Lakewood Conservation District project — and talk to city officials about what the measure would mean for the future of their property and the affected Monticello and Westlake neighborhoods — in a series of public hearings kicking off Aug. 31. Signatures supporting the proposal were collected from far more…
Read MorePetitions are signed, and the Lakewood Conservation District is one step closer to including two additional neighborhoods. Conservation districts, which have existed in Dallas since 1988, are designed to help communities protect certain neighborhood characteristics. Lakewood’s Historic Origins Developers Albert Dines and Lee R. Kraft bought 184 acres in the 1920s around what is now…
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