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Architexas Reflects on The History of Cathedral Guadalupe Following National Shrine Designation

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 21, 2023 /

The Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe, located in the heart of downtown Dallas, is one of the most significant historical landmarks in North Texas. By Craig Melde Senior Principal, Architexas The…

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The New Deep Ellum Historic District: Myths, Benefits, And Expert Guidance

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / September 7, 2023 /

…2023 after almost 25 years of service with Architexas – Architecture, Planning, and Historic Preservation, Inc. with offices in Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, Texas. Jay served as the firm’s…

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Revitalizing South Dallas’ Wheatley Place Starts at School

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / February 23, 2023 /

By Jay Firsching Senior Associate and Historic Preservation Specialist, Architexas Wheatley Place was platted in 1916 in an area known at the time as Queen City. Like many Black enclaves…

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The Top 5 Historic Preservation Stories That Struck a Chord in 2022

By Karen Eubank / December 29, 2022 /
(Photo: Mimi Perez for CandyDirt.com)

…Dallas board president Norman Alston and Architexas Senior Associate and Historic Preservation Specialist Jay Firsching to contribute. When you comment, it’s basically a pat on the back for all of…

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Reconstructing Fair Park: What We’ve Lost And Why The Ford Building Matters

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 31, 2022 /

By Jay Firsching Senior Associate and Historic Preservation Specialist, Architexas Fair Park was designed primarily for a one-time event, the 1936 Texas Centennial and World’s Fair. Preserving the Art Deco…

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