Cochran Heights

Splurge vs Steal: Two Renovated Houses in Cochran Heights

By Leah Shafer / August 20, 2018 /

Cochran Heights is a wonderfully central Dallas neighborhood, walking distance to all the pleasures of the Knox-Henderson area with quick access to Central Expressway, making it minutes from downtown Dallas. Development started in the 1940s and many older homes are being renovated for maximum enjoyment.  In this week’s Splurge vs Steal, we’re looking at two…

Outstanding Cochran Heights International Style With Dilbeck Flair

By Joanna England / September 27, 2017 /

Editor’s Note: Respected preservationist Willis Winters updated us that this home, though often attributed to Charles Dilbeck, may have been designed by Luther E. Sadler instead. Cochran Heights is known for its incredible collection of Charles Dilbeck-designed homes. In fact, thanks to neighborhood leaders, the neighborhood was recognized last year with a Texas State Historical…

Ticket Giveaway: Win a Pair of Passes to Sunday’s Inaugural Cochran Heights Home Tour

By Joanna England / March 30, 2016 /

Fans of Charles Dilbeck’s quirky, brick-and-timber aesthetic will probably already have tickets to the inaugural Cochran Heights Home Tour on Sunday, April 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. The home tour, a fundraiser for the neighborhood, will help celebrate the brand new Texas Historical Commission marker signifying the tremendous collection of Dilbecks in this East…

New Home Tour Celebrates Charming Collection of Charles Dilbeck Designs in Cochran Heights

By Joanna England / March 25, 2016 /

This brand new home tour on April 3 is part celebration, part education, as Cochran Heights opens five of its Dilbeck-designed homes. So, what’s the occasion? According to Erika Huddleston, the neighborhood is celebrating its new Texas Historical Commission marker signifying the splendid collection of Dilbecks Cochran Heights holds. The marker, which is on Henderson…

It’s Home Tour Season Again! Here are 8 Can’t-Miss Spring Home Tours

By Joanna England / March 18, 2016 /

It’s one of my favorite times of year: Home Tour Season! Yes, spring is just brimming with great Dallas-Fort Worth home tours, and we have pulled together a helpful list of our favorites so you can get your calendar in order. From modern to historic and from  Dallas to the Park Cities to Fort Worth, there’s…