Historic Preservation
I’m happy to report some uplifting news in historic preservation and conservation. Neighbors in Lakewood are working on expanding the original footprint of the Lakewood Conservation District. I bet you thought all those beautiful, eclectic Charles Dilbeck and Clifford Hutsell-designed homes were protected. They are not. Shocking, right? A Neighborhood Rich in Architectural Legacies In…
Dallas has hit a home run at Reverchon Park. The Dallas Park and Recreation Board have approved the conceptual design for restoration of the ballpark, so happy kids will be back on the field and cheering parents in the stands by 2023 according to the current timeline. The 1920s-era ballpark was once used for high…
In the constellation of historic placemaking, the stars could be in alignment for Deep Ellum, which could be added to the National Register of Historic Places. Although there are over 20 individual buildings in Deep Ellum on the National Register, the neighborhood is not. However, the road forward isn’t without complications. If you want to…
We don’t think about a ’60s ranch when we think about historic homes. The first thing that generally comes to mind is a stately Tudor or a charming Craftsman cottage. Something old. But guess what? A house only has to be 50 years old to qualify as historic. So, those swinging ‘60s homes are now just…
As cities worldwide embrace adaptive reuse, why is Dallas still limping along? Atlas Metal Works is simply the latest notch in the bedpost of developers that don’t get it or don’t care. There are companies here that do embrace rich industrial architecture. You only have to look at the enormous success of Todd Interests East…
