Historic Preservation
This historic Greek Revival home is one of the most exciting real estate opportunities in Dallas. And if I had the money, I’d be first in line to snag this gorgeous house in the Peak’s Surburban Historic District. The house was built in 1905 for Dr. G.M. Hackler, a prominent physician associated with The University…
Who are the people that help to ensure our historic buildings and residences remain intact for future generations? Preservation architect Marcel Quimby, FAIA, is one of them. Today I’m kicking off a series on preservationists with this amazing woman whose destiny was laid out early in life. Quimby grew up in Libya and England courtesy…
The Midcentury Modern ranch began to reach icon status in America in the 1980s. With a decent number of architect-designed 1950s ranch homes in Dallas, it was just a matter of time before we gingerly stepped onto the appreciation bandwagon. Now that we are fully on board, these homes are very hard to find. Coldwell…
Dallas Heritage Village is a 13-acre haven of calm in the middle of our bustling city. It allows you to stop, step back in time, and see what life was like long ago. The area was once a municipal park, but now it houses the most extensive collection of nineteenth century homes and commercial buildings…
Preservation Dallas presents the 2021 Preservation Achievement Awards tonight! This year will be a virtual event once again, so you can enjoy the ceremony from the comfort of your own home. Each year Preservation Dallas presents awards to individuals and companies that have been instrumental in restoring our historic structures. Past winners have included The…
