Don’t Miss This Spanish Colonial on The Hollywood Heights Centennial Home Tour

Hollywood Heights is celebrating a major milestone this year as the neighborhood turns 100. There is no better way to learn about this enchanting little part of East Dallas than by attending the Hollywood Heights Centennial Home Tour this weekend. 

The History of Hollywood Heights

Thanks to deed restrictions imposed by developer J.B. Salmon, masonry construction and rear-yard utility easements were required. In 1989, the neighborhood became the sixth conservation district in Dallas, further protecting its charming character. 

Although there is a clear preponderance of stone embellished Tudor cottages with stained and leaded glass windows, the neighborhood also features examples of Pueblo Revival, Craftsmen, Monterrey, Minimal Traditional, French, and Spanish Eclectic residences.

Hollywood Heights Centennial Home Tour

The home tour began 30 years ago as a way to invest in neighborhood projects and support the community. Each year, the Hollywood Santa Monica Neighborhood Association (HSMNA) board votes on a school or non-profit organization to support. This year, Preservation Dallas was chosen, reinforcing the neighborhood’s commitment to preserving the city’s historic architecture.

“Preservation Dallas is excited to join HSMNA in celebrating 100 years of Dallas’s architectural and cultural history. The intact nature of the neighborhood speaks to the importance of city preservation zoning tools that facilitate the retention of historic character and promote stewardship.”

Victoria Clow-President of Preservation Dallas

The Best Example of Spanish Colonial Architecture

One of the most spectacular examples of Spanish Colonial residential architecture is featured on the Hollywood Heights Centennial Home Tour this year.

I’ve watched this home evolve over many years. In the hands of homeowners Maria and Patrick Luna, it has truly become a neighborhood gem. They purchased the 1938 white stucco Spanish Colonial at 918 Valencia in 2017 and have been hard at work not just restoring it but also exceeding what I think anyone believed possible.

Not only did they replace all of the infrastructure, install new windows, and solve drainage issues, but they also added approximately 400 square feet so seamlessly that you won’t be able to guess what is new and what is original.

I wrote about their restoration journey in 2019, so don’t miss that post if you want all the dirt!

“We selected homes that had a lot of history and back stories and felt unique to the neighborhood,” Hollywood Heights Centennial Home Tour Chair Juliette Smith said. “Everyone in the neighborhood is looking forward to celebrating and sharing our homes and history.”

The celebrations kick off Saturday, May 4, as Times Ten Cellars transforms into a speakeasy with dinner, wine, and a live band. Wear your finest 1920s attire and celebrate Hollywood style! Buy tickets now, because they’re selling out fast!