Historic Preservation
If you love historic homes and buildings as much as we do, please note that January 29 is the deadline to nominate a project for the 2021 Historic Preservation awards. Nominations are being accepted for the following: Rehabilitation or Adaptive Use of a residential historic building Rehabilitation or Adaptive Use of a commercial, institutional, or…
Fair Park is one of the most important historic sites in Dallas, primarily due to prominent architect George Dahl who oversaw the planning and construction of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition here. As much as it’s known for stunning Art Deco statues and buildings, and the State Fair of Texas, it has always been a park and…
[Editor’s Note: This year has been a decade, right? So many things happened, lots of things were postponed, and houses continued to sell despite it all. While the CandysDirt.com team takes a hot minute this holiday season to recharge the ol’ Energizers, we’re serving up our very favorite stories from 2020. Enjoy!] Karen: During the holiday break,…
David Preziosi, FAICPExecutive Director, Preservation Dallas It has always been a struggle in Dallas and the Park Cities to save historic homes from the wrecking ball. We have lost so much over the years and continue to do so because historic properties face incredible pressure, from property valuations to a desire for increased density. The…
The fact this classic 1930s Fort Worth English Tudor is on the market is kismet. In December of 2019, I featured one of Fort Worth Interior designer Holly Lydick’s genius projects. When I ran a search for beautiful historic properties on the market, what should pop up? Holly’s very own home! Holly’s forte is saving…
