Historic Preservation

The Preservationists: Brad Oldham Goes Beyond The Bird And Into History

By Karen Eubank / August 12, 2021 /

The odds are you know the name Brad Oldham. And odds are, you likely know Brad Oldham because of the sculpture pictured above. Yes, Oldham is the artist that has given Dallas some of our most beloved sculptures, from “The Traveling Man” in Deep Ellum to his notorious metal birds perched all over the city.…

City of Dallas Revisits Certificate of Appropriateness Fees For Historic Districts

By CandysDirt / August 9, 2021 /

From Staff Reports Maintaining and renovating a historic property can be extremely expensive, especially considering the high cost of materials. So it’s no surprise that homeowners with properties within a historic district are sometimes tempted to skip the additional expense of securing a certificate of appropriateness (CA) from the city when looking to save money.…

How a Landmark Designation Can Protect Your Historic Home

By Karen Eubank / August 6, 2021 /

We hear a lot about historic homes that should have has a landmark designation being lost to the wrecking ball. This is completely preventable but it requires a bit of effort on the part of a homeowner. It’s worth it! Let’s say you purchased a gorgeous vintage home and pulled out all the stops to…

A Bed And Breakfast in Historic Peak’s Addition Offers a Unique Opportunity

By Karen Eubank / July 29, 2021 /

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…

The Preservationists: Marcel Quimby is The Go-To Gal For Historic Preservation in Dallas

By Karen Eubank / July 22, 2021 /

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…