Historic Preservation
When you have a significant house with incredible walkability near one of the best parks in Dallas, it’s hard to leave it. That’s why this beautiful two-story Colonial Revival historic home has not been on the market in over a decade. If you’ve been in Dallas long enough to have grandkids you may remember this…
Historic homes, especially in East Dallas and Oak Cliff, are full of some of the most incredible detail. There are unique features, like painted wall murals, detailed ironwork, and plaster log decorative ceiling beams. But it’s the obvious features like historic tile fireplace surrounds and hearths that are often dismissed and, horror of horrors, painted…
There seems to be a trend when a popular historic building like the Como Motel is purchased. First,the owners waffle on divulging their plans. Then, everyone gets worried and finally, a movement to preserve begins, as it should. But it’s hard to sustain movements. So, owners will often just let properties sit until the public hue…
When an architect decides on a home, it must hit a lot of marks. That’s why you often find them selecting those built by their colleagues. So it’s not surprising that Velpeau (Vel) Hawes fell for this 1962 Midcentury Ju-Nel Ranch decades ago. It’s an excellent example of Ju-Nel Homes founders Lyle Rowley and Jack…
Mark Weeks became passionate about Ju-Nel homes, designed by Jack Wilson and Lyle Rowley in the 1950s and ’60s, when he purchased one 17 years ago. He was kind enough to share his story with us about not only falling in love with the architecture but also ensuring it endures. By Mark Weeks My wife…
