Historic Preservation
Becoming the City of Fort Worth’s first designated landmark in 1978, Thistle Hill is one of two historic house museums maintained by Historic Fort Worth.
Is this a Dilbeck? That is the question. So, I’ve been on quite the treasure hunt these past few days. As you can imagine our feet are held to the fire if a reader believes we have gotten anything wrong. We are not just whistling Dixie around here and swilling champagne, well occasionally we are.…
This Sears Modern Home is an excellent example of why historic preservation is important, rewarding, and yes — fun.
Historic Fort Worth is accepting nominations for 2020’s Most Endangered Places. Director Jerre Tracy has tips on raising awareness for historic properties.
Last June, I wrote about a historic 1913 Frank Lloyd Wright cottage in Glencoe, Illinois, that had been recently purchased by owners who couldn’t wait to file for a demolition permit. The town and the Frank Lloyd Wright world at large were incensed. The town’s historic designation meant little but was able to forestall demolition…
