Historic Preservation
When the historic Longhorn Ballroom reopened with a show from Asleep at the Wheel at the end of March, it was a trip down memory lane for many of us who learned to two-step at this iconic dance hall. Owner Edwin Cabaniss, known for saving The Kessler Theater, did it again, preserving and reinventing another…
If you are a history buff, a dedicated preservationist, or simply a curious newcomer to Dallas, there is a full slate of Preservation Dallas events this summer that are guaranteed to enlighten and entertain. We’ve been a fan of Preservation Dallas’ Summer Sizzlers series in the past, and this year’s events really turn up the…
By Misty MaberrySpecial Contributor The Dallas Public Library is a proud partner with the Office of Arts & Culture in the Juanita Craft Civil Rights House, which will reopen this Saturday, May 20, at 11 a.m. Civil rights activist Juanita Craft (1902-1985) was a remarkable woman. She spent her life fighting for equality, better living…
Each year Preservation Dallas presents awards for achievement to preservation projects and those involved in the Dallas historic preservation community. While the 2023 Preservation Achievement Awards focus on our historic buildings and residences, there are also Special Recognition awards presented to recognize individuals and businesses who have made significant contributions to the Dallas preservation community…
Historic Fort Worth released The Fort Worth Most Endangered Places list yesterday, and it’s a doozy. One of the real gut punches is the Allen Chapel at 116 Elm Street. It was designed by William Sidney Pittman and built in 1915. He is the same gentleman that designed the Knights of Pythias Temple in Dallas,…
