Dallas History

Demolition Permit Pulled For Historic Home Couple Hoped to Transform Into Wedding Venue

By Joanna England / November 2, 2015 /

A demolition permit for the home at 4901 Live Oak was pulled earlier this month, and while the stately red brick home that sits at the corner of Live Oak and Fitzhugh still stands, the trees surrounding the home were being removed rather unceremoniously. It might be only a matter of time before this home,…

Dallas City Council Votes For Demolitions Delay in Effort to Slow Loss of Historic Architecture

By Joanna England / September 22, 2015 /

We’re still reeling from the loss of 10300 Strait Lane, a gorgeous Bud Oglesby-designed modern on one of the most beautiful streets in Dallas, so you can imagine how heartening it was to read Robert Wilonsky’s post announcing that the Dallas City Council voted to approve a demolition delay. The new law is intended to…

Aldredge House Tops Preservation Dallas 2015 ‘Most Endangered’ List

By Joanna England / September 15, 2015 /

Fresh on the heels of a shot over the bow from its Swiss Avenue neighbors, the Aldredge House has made Preservation Dallas’ 2015 list of “Most Endangered Historic Places.” This is not unlike the Old Oak Cliff Conservation League‘s annual “Architecture At Risk” campaign, which highlights homes and businesses with significant historic or design qualities…

Owner of Our Kessler Theater to Create Clone in Houston

By Candy Evans / August 4, 2015 /

We love the Kessler Theater. We know two women who REALLY love it, especially in their boots. And now it’s going to get a whole lot more love from our friends in the Bayou City because they are getting a Kessler, too! Sort of. Here’s what The Online Leader says:

The View from the Top of the DP&L Building at 115 South Tyler

By Candy Evans / August 3, 2015 /

Loved last week’s story on the coolio DP&L Building so much I had to so down there and see if I need to buy it!  Listing agent Randall Simpson took me all the way to the top where we could see Dallas, forever!