Historic Preservation
Mrs. Baird’s is a name near and dear to the hearts of Texans. It all started with Ninnie Baird, who built a thriving company when the term “businesswoman” did not exist. She did it because she had no choice. In 1908, as her ailing husband’s health took a turn for the worse, she started baking…
It may not make sense to everyone, but I was intrigued when I heard about a local woman that had purchased historic Fire Station 44 and completely renovated it. Because I was one of those little girls that played with fire trucks as well as dolls, I got it. Vikki Espinosa has a particular affinity…
By Donovan Westover Preservation Dallas On Halloween weekend, Preservation Dallas will present something different in the spirit of beautiful fall weather and social distancing. We’re heading to some of the most historic cemeteries in this city! The Cemeteries of Dallas tour will explore the final resting places that have long piqued your curiosity in a one-day…
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, people all around Dallas have celebrated with festivals, exhibitions, and live events that highlight and commemorate the culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans. Dallas has certainly developed and changed over its 170 years as a city, but its neighborhoods have retained several of the landmarks so important to its…
By Jay FirschingSenior Associate and Historic Preservation Specialist, Architexas Later this month, the City of Fort Worth and Trinity Metro will host public meetings about the Advancing East Lancaster transit-oriented development plan. The proposal is to establish high-capacity transit along the system’s most-used corridor. If things go according to plan, this will boost economic activity…
