Historic Preservation
In an exciting win for historic preservation, the Scott-Barker House in Melissa, Collin County, Texas —a Registered Texas Historic Landmark and the oldest surviving structure in Melissa —has been rescued from the wrecking ball by a private citizen. Lillie Miller, founder and president of the Melissa Historical Society, and a board member with the Collin County…
This Saturday, you have an extraordinary opportunity to discover the homes, architects, and history of the Midcentury Modern enclaves of Mediterranean Gardens and Sylvania Dells. The guided tour, led by Michael Thomas, Director of the Highland Meadows Preservation Foundation, and Jessica Stewart Lendvay, AIA, promises to be an enriching experience. For those unfamiliar, Sylvania Dells…
The Statler Dallas is one of only three Texas hotels among those nominated as a finalist for the 2025 Historic Hotels of America awards, set for Oct. 30. Downtown Dallas’ midcentury gem is joined by The Ashton in Fort Worth and The Menger Hotel in San Antonio in this prestigious recognition, but really, every hotel…
This Winnetka Heights Craftsman was not on Keeley and Scott Ellis’s radar. They were looking for something closer to their YouTube production offices in the Design District. With Winnetka Heights only eight minutes away, it was an obvious neighborhood to check out. They started driving around and spotted this adorable home. However, it was out…
Get ready to go back in time as the Junius Heights Saturday Stroll takes place this coming Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The largest historic district in Dallas, the Junius Heights Saturday Stroll, formerly known as the home tour, promises to have something for everyone in the family. You can look…
