Historic Preservation
Two weeks ago, a social media post about Old City Park’s resident donkeys Waylon and Willie and their exodus from the historical village just south of downtown Dallas started a lively online discussion. There were more than 30 comments that included some pretty inflammatory remarks about demolishing historic buildings and developers taking over the park.…
By Norman Alston, FAIA In recent months, the local community, especially the historic preservation community, has celebrated remarkable progress in the long fight to both recognize and protect our history. Painful losses continue, and the cry that Dallas can’t protect its remaining historic buildings still rings out loudly, but the recent approval of the Deep…
The State Thomas Historic District is one of our best examples of successful historic preservation. It shows what a dedicated group of neighbors can accomplish and serves as inspiration and recognition that, done right, these neighborhoods offer an entirely new level of value. State Thomas History Although State Thomas is 96 acres today, the historic…
Kicking off the new year with a preservation win is just what we need after last year’s devastating losses. So, let’s take a deep dive into one of the best adaptive reuse projects we’ve seen in some time. It’s also one of the most heartwarming. This Tudor Gave Oak Cliff Gas Originally Magnolia Petroleum Service…
Educating our readers and offering resources is of paramount importance here at CandysDirt.com, especially when it comes to historic preservation. So many people and companies don’t have any idea about the tools available to preserve their homes or buildings. Chief among these tools are landmarking, historic tax credits, and deed restrictions. If we are not proactive, individually and as a…
