Historic Preservation
If you want to feel connected to a neighborhood with a rich history and a strong sense of community, the State-Thomas Historic District is unmatched. This 1899 State Thomas Folk Victorian exemplifies the neighborhoods unique heritage and charm. Judy Hearst was instrumental in the neighborhood becoming a historic district, and you will find no one…
There are historic homes, and then there are very important historic homes. This Stick-style Victorian home in Peak’s Suburban Addition is one of our most important. “It’s the only one left, to my knowledge, in Dallas,” Jim Anderson said. Anderson should know. He was the Historic Preservation Officer for the City of Dallas for almost…
This 1913 East Richardson Prairie home is one of those that give every preservationist hope. It proves there is a new generation of buyers who not only understand and appreciate a home’s history, they are also willing to roll up their sleeves and do the hard work of restoration. In 2022, Nikki Barringer wrote about…
Midcentury Modern homes are the most sought-after properties on the market, so we seize every opportunity to showcase this historic style. Not to mention, Ravinia Heights has also become a hot neighborhood. In 1914, developer Claude Cain was captivated by the area’s beauty. He purchased land from Eli Sanger of Sanger Brothers department store and…
Historic Fort Worth will spotlight the Le Meridien Fort Worth Downtown, a stylishly revived hotel with ties to Fort Worth history, during the non-profit’s next membership tour from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday. The hotel, located at 811 Commerce St., won this year’s Historic Fort Worth Preservation Project Award. The hotel received the recognition for…
