Historic Preservation

Lakewood Theater Wins Big Again In Preservation Achievement Awards

By Karen Eubank / April 9, 2020 /

The winners of the 2020 Preservation Achievement Awards from Preservation Dallas were announced recently, and there’s one especially important recipient — the Lakewood Theater. These awards are significant because they highlight contributions not only to residential and commercial projects but also to individuals and organizations. Seventeen projects received awards this year. I’m going to highlight…

Shelter in Place Like A Cool Cat in This Palm Springs Midcentury Modern

By Karen Eubank / April 3, 2020 /

Well fly me to the moon, because this Palm Springs Midcentury Modern is out of this world! Seldom do you find a home built in 1960 that has been so beautifully preserved. This one is a Hollywood set designer’s dream. A True Palm Springs Vibe Palm Springs became the getaway for the Hollywood elite decades…

You Can Find a Historic Home That Meets Your Style And Budget in Weatherford

By Brandi Addison / March 25, 2020 /

Weatherford features a variety of historic homes near its downtown — boasting everything from Victorian Mansions to Painted Ladies to Queen Annes to Charming Farmhouses. Choose the one that best fits you. An Incredible Victorian Mansion The Baker Home — a great Victorian mansion with a unique interior and incredible amenities — located near Downtown Weatherford was…

Kimpton Brings Its First Fort Worth Project to Historic Downtown Building

By Brandi Addison / March 17, 2020 /

San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants announced last week that it will begin work on its first Fort Worth project — a boutique hotel in the historic XTO Energy Headquarters building at 714 Main in downtown Fort Worth. The new Kimpton Hotel is set to open in spring 2021 as the third Texas property for the boutique…

Welcome to Walkability in This Winnetka Heights Historic Prairie

By Karen Eubank / March 17, 2020 /

This historic Prairie is one of those houses that speaks to your heart. It’s located in the picture-perfect Winnetka Heights Conservation District, has a second floor that makes you feel you are in a treehouse, and oh, there’s that walkability factor! I’ve known owner Katie Fuerst and her family for years. Katie, Tom, and their…