Historic Preservation

Best of 2019: Eagle Ford School is a Preservation and Perseverance Success Story

By Karen Eubank / December 24, 2019 /

[Editor’s note: Merry Christmas! This week, we’re taking time off to focus on our loved ones, so we are sharing some of our favorite stories from this year. Keep an eye out for our top features from the archives as we rest and get ready for a brilliant 2020! Cheers, from Candy and the entire staff…

This M Streets Storybook Tudor Feels Like One Big Hug

By Karen Eubank / December 17, 2019 /

This M Streets storybook home is a case in point about why preservation matters. You cannot build in character or charm. You just can’t. Christie and Tom Warrick know that. They were living in Rockwall and decided it was time for a change. “I had driven through the neighborhood once and told Tom, ‘Someday I’m…

A Cherished Stately Tudor in Hollywood Heights

By Karen Eubank / December 10, 2019 /

On a leafy corner lot in Hollywood Heights stands one of the most venerable and stately Tudor homes in the neighborhood. I’ve walked or driven by it weekly for years and I always stop and marvel at the craftsmanship. It’s a perfect example of why we should all cherish historic homes. The magnificent two-story, 2,420-square-foot…

Preserving Our History: The Dallas Historical Society And The Hall of State

By Karen Eubank / December 3, 2019 /

Today we’re exploring the Hall of State and the Dallas Historical Society. When I began these historic preservation posts, it was with multiple intentions. I primarily want to educate readers about why historic homes should be preserved. Featuring great homes for sale and explaining how they have been updated, without losing their character, is also…

How Did We Get So Smart About Historic Homes? Go To The Source!

By Karen Eubank / November 26, 2019 /

When it comes to historical information on homes, you may wonder how we do it. Well, we’re smart. But we also do a lot of research. We love it when someone challenges us on historical information. Not because we are infallible, although we generally do get it right. It’s more because, when we get it…