Historic Preservation

Historic Tate Home Near Downtown Weatherford Could Be Yours For Less Than $1M

By Brandi Addison / March 10, 2020 /

Sitting on more than five acres at the corner of South Lamar Street and Norton Street, the Tate Home near Weatherford’s downtown is still up for sale. The more than 6,600-square-foot house on 808 South Lamar Street contains 10 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a grand ballroom, and two detached guest suites. Yes, all of that with…

The Forest Hills Cox Estate is a Spanish Eclectic Dream

By Karen Eubank / March 3, 2020 /

When I see a home like this Spanish Eclectic enter our market, I can tell you the hair literally stands up on the back of my neck because I know there is a fantastic history attached to it. And I’m never wrong. This is a fantastic story. Think back to the Hollywood of the 1940s.…

Thistle Hill Remains One of Fort Worth’s Favorite Historic Mansions

By Brandi Addison / February 25, 2020 /

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.

When is a Dilbeck a Dilbeck?

By Karen Eubank / February 18, 2020 /

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.…

A Sears Modern Home is Loved Back to Life

By Karen Eubank / February 11, 2020 /

This Sears Modern Home is an excellent example of why historic preservation is important, rewarding, and yes — fun.