National Register Of Historic Places
I have always had a soft spot for Oakhurst. It’s an in-town enclave on the National Register of Historic Places. And why not? There is so much to love. Platted in 1927 by Harvard-educated landscape designer Herbert Hare, it was conceived with winding contours and sylvan green spaces offering natural screens and sound buffers that…
Read MoreMost buyers who choose high-rise living buy vertical for three reasons: they want zero maintenance, they love the views, and they desire the utmost security for the times they are at home and on the road. What isn’t often uttered is the comfort factor — it’s quite real. Whether the comfort comes from the extra…
Read MoreWe are all familiar with Deep Ellum’s thriving music scene. It’s been the cultural heart of the neighborhood since the 1920s. What is not so well known is that the thriving manufacturing scene was its economic soul and The Continental Gin Company started it all. Deep Ellum was home to the largest manufacturer of cotton…
Read MoreIn the constellation of historic placemaking, the stars could be in alignment for Deep Ellum, which could be added to the National Register of Historic Places. Although there are over 20 individual buildings in Deep Ellum on the National Register, the neighborhood is not. However, the road forward isn’t without complications. If you want to…
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