Historic Preservation
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…
When the Buckner House went on the market, we lauded this Casa Linda Mediterranean’s history. We also worried the new buyer might not keep the home intact. We took to our social media channels to report the iconic East Dallas home at 1425 N. Buckner Blvd. was torn down Friday, and now we want to…
By Craig Melde Senior Principal, Architexas The Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe was recently granted the prestigious designation of a National Shrine. This sacred place met the requirements prescribed in the norms for the Designation of National Shrines and its honor given by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in recognition of religious significance. Acknowledging…
In a word, yes. Find yourself a smart, creative interior designer, and your historic Highland Park home will stand a much better chance of survival. I’m not picking on Highland Park in particular. In general, if you have a historic home, you must meet the expectations buyers have today. That means keeping it up to…
This Midcentury Modern Ranch is truly an undiscovered gem of a time capsule. To find an original 1957 home, this pristine, in such great condition, is almost unheard of today, and its provenance is out of this world! The 1950s must have been a wonderful time to live in Dallas for anyone who loves Midcentury…
