Historic Preservation
Did you know Dallas is a hotbed of Midcentury Modern houses? You just have to know where to look. Most of us are familiar with the Disney Streets and its 1950s gems, but other pockets require a depth of neighborhood knowledge only Realtors and preservationists have. One of the best-kept secrets is the Sylvania Dells…
What do corny dogs and funnel cakes have to do with historic preservation? In Fair Park, everything. With The State Fair of Texas opening tomorrow, it’s a perfect opportunity to showcase how the largest and longest-running state fair in the country is relevant to the importance of historic preservation in Dallas. It should also make…
Greenland Hills is celebrating its centennial this year! Known as the original M Streets, the neighborhood was developed from 98 acres of the Bennett farm in 1923 by brothers Frank and Fletcher McNeny. They were smart businessmen and ensured the Interurban streetcar and bus lines extended into their development which attracted young professionals looking for…
Scott Lyons was one of those under-the-radar architects. You had to know someone who knew someone and then be recommended. He designed homes for the movers and shakers of Dallas society and did so to absolute perfection. The most recognized is the home he designed for Texas Instruments founder Eugene McDermott and his wife, Margaret.…
By Jay Firsching In case you weren’t aware, the Deep Ellum neighborhood in Dallas recently earned a place on the National Register, a federal catalog of significant historic locations. With this national recognition, it’s important to understand the implications, as well as the limitations, of this listing. For those who want to read about the…
