David Preziosi
David Preziosi, FAICP, Hon. AIA DallasExecutive Director, Preservation Dallas When Exchange Park opened in 1956 just a few miles north of downtown Dallas it was ahead of its time. Exchange Park broke barriers with its relatively new concept of mixed-use development with office towers, shops, restaurants, and even a bowling alley in one connected, temperature-controlled…
The very first column that Karen Eubank wrote for her weekly report on North Texas’ built history was about an absolutely irresistible mansion in Highland Park at 3601 Beverly. In her inaugural Historic Preservation column Karen introduced her audience to a property that might just be the crème de la crème of historic homes in…
Back in the summer of 2019, columnist Karen Eubank and I mused on just how many historic homes Dallas has. We could, Karen had suggested, feature one a week. As anyone knows, if you share an idea with me that sounds promising, I’m going to take you up on that. We’re now almost two years…
Let’s say you purchased a gorgeous vintage home and pulled out all the stops to bring it to its former glory. You carefully researched paint colors, meticulously rebuilt existing windows, and perhaps stripped away an ugly fireplace façade to uncovered an original Rookwood. After pouring heart and soul into restoration and renovation, of course, you…
On March 30, you have an incredible opportunity to learn about the $14.4 million restoration of the Hall of State completed in late 2020. Preservation Dallas, AD EX, and the Dallas Architecture Forum are hosting a virtual program that we think you will find educational and inspirational. The Hall of State was built as the…
