Clifford Hutsell

You Can Own One of The Most Important Hutsell Homes in Lakewood

By Karen Eubank / September 1, 2022 /

One of Lakewood’s most historic and architecturally significant homes is for sale. Legendary architect Clifford D. Hutsell built this Spanish Eclectic house in 1936 and only about 50 others in Lakewood from 1926 to 1941. This Spanish Eclectic at 6969 Lakewood Boulevard features the coveted extraordinary details that define his style. One of the most…

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The Lakewood Conservation District Expansion is Vital to Historic Preservation

By Karen Eubank / July 21, 2022 /
(Photo: Mimi Perez for CandyDirt.com)

Karen Eubank: We have one of the largest collections of Charles Dilbeck and Clifford Hutsell-designed homes in America and yet we still struggle to protect them. Why? I think so many don’t understand that the intrinsic value of these homes is the fact their exteriors are untouched. Paint one, and I guarantee you, it will…

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Lakewood Conservation Expansion Moves Forward, New Area Proposed to Include Monticello And Westlake

By April Towery / June 13, 2022 /

Petitions are signed, and the Lakewood Conservation District is one step closer to including two additional neighborhoods.  Conservation districts, which have existed in Dallas since 1988, are designed to help communities protect certain neighborhood characteristics. Lakewood’s Historic Origins Developers Albert Dines and Lee R. Kraft bought 184 acres in the 1920s around what is now…

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The Lakewood Conservation District Could Be Expanding Soon

By Karen Eubank / March 17, 2022 /

I’m happy to report some uplifting news in historic preservation and conservation. Neighbors in Lakewood are working on expanding the original footprint of the Lakewood Conservation District. I bet you thought all those beautiful, eclectic Charles Dilbeck and Clifford Hutsell-designed homes were protected. They are not. Shocking, right?  A Neighborhood Rich in Architectural Legacies In…

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A Lakewood Home Festival Hutsell Fans Will Love!

By Karen Eubank / October 23, 2019 /

Don’t ask me how they do it. But every year, the team of volunteers behind the Lakewood Home Festival pulls off one of the best events in town. This year is the 43rd, and you will not want to miss it. The Lakewood Early Early Childhood PTA (LECPTA) plays host each year and the tour…

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