Historic Preservation
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…
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…
I have to hand it to the board of the Dilbeck Architecture Conservancy. They were founded in 2022 to celebrate Charles Stevens Dilbeck’s architectural legacy and educate the public about his work. In only two years, they have become the go-to resource for all things Dilbeck, even listing Dilbeck-designed homes for sale. Their events are…
Once upon a time, a group of French, Belgian, and Swiss men and women dreamed of a utopian society. They believed in socialism and the principles of Charles Fourier, who said, “Women are not like men and never will be; they are, however, equally great in their own way and should have equal rights.” They…
By Jay Firsching According to State Rep William Allen in 1887, “Eating ice cream on Sunday affects the morals of the people.” And not in a good way. Allen was arguing to include ice cream on the long list of immoral things to be banned as part of Texas’ “Blue Laws.” In response to Allen,…
