David Preziosi
Did you ever party at the historic Belmont Motor Hotel on Fort Worth Avenue? For years, plenty of Dallasites did. Positioned high on a hill in West Oak Cliff, the Belmont was the place to hear music and hang out at the pool. It was where we suggested out-of-town friends stay, and even where some…
There was no one like Virginia McAlester. Without her, I have little doubt the mansions on Swiss Avenue would be only a memory, and much of our architectural heritage would have disappeared. McAlester was an advocate and activist for our built history. She is best known, in a national sense, for writing “A Field Guide…
Once upon a time, flying was a glamorous event, and flying on Braniff International Airlines was the pinnacle of stylish travel. If you never experienced the glam years of travel, don’t know anything about Braniff, or simply want to relive the glory days, you’ll want to attend their upcoming conference on September 14. No other…
Saving historic buildings like the Oak Cliff United Methodist Church requires a head for business, a depth of experience, and a tenacity to persevere in the face of great adversity. But what it requires, more than anything, is heart. You must have a heart for preservation because, to put it plainly, it’s hard. Fortunately, Dallas…
Historic preservation is not easy. It requires passion, dedication, and persistence. It also requires financial assistance. That’s where grants can make a huge difference. The Texas Historical Foundation provides grants to nonprofits to save buildings, documents, artifacts, and even the traditions of our state’s history. Every quarter they award grants to organizations throughout the state…
