Historic Preservation

The Statler Gets Historic Hotels Nom, and the List of Others Is a Fantastic Rabbit Hole of Its Own

By Shelby Skrhak / October 20, 2025 /

The Statler Dallas is one of only three Texas hotels among those nominated as a finalist for the 2025 Historic Hotels of America awards, set for Oct. 30. Downtown Dallas’ midcentury gem is joined by The Ashton in Fort Worth and The Menger Hotel in San Antonio in this prestigious recognition, but really, every hotel…

Yes, You Can Afford This Winnetka Heights Craftsman, and We Will Tell You How!

By Karen Eubank / October 16, 2025 /

This Winnetka Heights Craftsman was not on Keeley and Scott Ellis’s radar. They were looking for something closer to their YouTube production offices in the Design District. With Winnetka Heights only eight minutes away, it was an obvious neighborhood to check out. They started driving around and spotted this adorable home. However, it was out…

Check Out the Historic Homes, Gardens, and 707 Mural at the Junius Heights Saturday Stroll

By Mimi Perez / October 14, 2025 /

Get ready to go back in time as the Junius Heights Saturday Stroll takes place this coming Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The largest historic district in Dallas, the Junius Heights Saturday Stroll, formerly known as the home tour, promises to have something for everyone in the family. You can look…

A Midcentury Pad Featured in Architectural Digest With Access to a Private Island

By Karen Eubank / October 9, 2025 /

Will a lover of 1960s architecture please step up and save this swinging midcentury pad? This home has only had three owners since it was built in 1966. The current family has been here since the ‘90s. You know that longevity is indicative of how well a house lives and serves its owners. Sure, it…

A Flawless Lakewood Hutsell Spanish Eclectic Is Available for the First Time in Over 30 Years

By Karen Eubank / October 2, 2025 /

When you think about what defines Lakewood architecture, you soon realize it’s the historic Tudor and Spanish Eclectic homes. Two architects can be credited with creating what I call the Lakewood Look: Charles Dilbeck and Clifford D. Hutsell. Both men embraced craftsmanship and whimsy, which is a significant part of what makes homes like this Hutsell…