Dallas Preservation

4307 Armstrong Parkway: A Reborn Texan Coming Soon?

By Candy Evans / August 28, 2014 /

Recall our dismay at the dismantling of 4307 Armstrong Parkway, where the buyers, a Hillsborough, California couple named Williams bought the Donnally family home, tore it down to build a new home, then changed their minds about building (they bought another home in Highland Park). They put the lot back on the market for $5,595.000,…

Maple Terrace: How Does a Property Obtain a Historical Designation?

By Candy Evans / June 26, 2014 /

I called up David Preziosi, Executive Director of Preservation Dallas, to see if he thought the Maple Terrace might qualify for landmark status to keep it from being swallowed up by a developer who would tear it down. Does he even think the building could qualify? Yes, he does.

Is The Maple Terrace In Danger of Being Torn Down???

By Candy Evans / June 24, 2014 /

The Gables, UCR:  for the past couple weeks I have heard that one of Dallas’ most cherished landmarks, our very own Melrose Place,  is getting serious glances from developers who just might want to yank her down. (I am shuddering already! They will cover every square inch of the property!) That would be the Maple…

A Story About Howard Meyer and Glass Bricks

By Candy Evans / June 3, 2014 /

Can you tell I’ve been polishing my power-point presentation for Wednesday’s Agent Reboot? Pretty simple title.  In Journalism School, we were taught that the best story titles and leads are straightforward, so here you go: a simple story about architect Howard Meyer and glass blocks. You know I toured and profiled 4504 Bordeaux for one…