Historic Preservation

The Lakewood Conservation Expansion Will Protect Homes Like This Dines & Kraft Eclectic Cottage

By Karen Eubank / October 31, 2024 /

Wouldn’t you hate to think of Lakewood without homes like this eclectic Dines & Kraft cottage? The historic Tudor, Spanish Eclectic/Revival, French Eclectic, Neoclassical, and Colonial homes define the character of Lakewood.  This was originally the home of Mrs. F.W. Boedeker. Her husband was the founder of Boedeker Ice Manufacturing Co., a large ice cream…

Ghost Hunting in Some of Dallas’ Eeriest Historic Haunted Buildings

By Karen Eubank / October 24, 2024 /

One of the many benefits of historic preservation is that ghosts still have a home! Can you imagine the poor souls doomed to roam the place where they died, then it’s demolished? I feel certain ghosts take a dim view of new construction and never get used to it. So, let’s learn about a few…

Landmark Commission Supports Trio of Duplexes For Tenth Street Historic District

By April Towery / October 21, 2024 /

Less than a month after the ForwardDallas 2.0 comprehensive land use plan was approved — following an intense debate over the protection of single-family neighborhoods — preservationists are championing duplexes in a historic district. At an Oct. 7 meeting of the Dallas HIstoric Landmark Commission, the panel heard proposals for three duplexes in the Tenth…

Dearest Gentle Reader, I Say the Dirty Deed Restriction Is No Match for a Conservation District

By Karen Eubank / October 17, 2024 /

Dearest gentle readers, It has come to this humble scribe’s attention that the ton is abuzz with a shocking misunderstanding. Indeed, my writings are being used in a most contentious manner. Whispers abound that former residents of the ton who have left for greener pastures are now returning to raise a protest over scandalous speculation…

Preservation Dallas Presents Tour of Historic Cemeteries and Dia de los Muertos Party

By Karen Eubank / October 10, 2024 /

Do you love a good party and a few spooky and salacious ghost stories? Then you don’t want to miss the upcoming Preservation Dallas Día de los Muertos party and tour of four historic cemeteries next week. Preservation Dallas will kick off the weekend on Friday, October 18, with a Dia de Los Muertos party at…