Historic Preservation
When the Lakewood Conservation District expansion passed, we all breathed a sigh of relief, thinking the homes that make Lakewood, well, Lakewood would be protected. Unfortunately, the expansion district did not go as far as preservationists had hoped. Some of the most significant homes have no protection. That is, sadly, the case with Lakewood’s Bossom…
Preservation Dallas presents the 27th Annual Preservation Achievement Awards on May 7. These awards honor inspiring projects and people who work diligently to preserve our built heritage. As usual, they showcase an outstanding group of winners. It’s not surprising that Steel Toe Stiletto is being recognized again this year. In fact, this will be the…
In the 1800s, the Cedars neighborhood was filled with spectacular homes much like those you see today on Swiss Avenue. Sadly, that is not the case today, with one exception: The Rosenfield Blue House. It’s a spectacular Queen Anne, one of the oldest historic homes in Dallas. It was built by Neiman Marcus accountant Max…
By John Clutts When I tell you that simply going into the parking garage at Dallas City Hall was the most thrilling thing I had ever experienced, I’m not kidding. It was March 1978, just after my 14th birthday. I put on a coat and tie and accompanied my parents to the opening of City…
I admit that I have to stifle a laugh when people call Dallas City Hall old. After years growing up in Europe and Asia, I know old architecture. America is a young country, and Dallas is a young city, so calling our city hall old lacks context. Let’s look around at just a few examples…
