Eric Prokesh

Celebrate the 2020s in a Berkley Place Beauty from the 1920s

By Eric Prokesh / January 3, 2020 /
Wilshire Boulevard

There are echoes of that other Wilshire Boulevard in this charming little villa in Berkley Place. Like the gracious Mediterranean ambiance embellished with palm trees and those lovely blue awnings, which match the window trim color. Head on, the four bedroom, three bath, house built in 1928 looks rather simple and small. However, looked at…

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Best of 2019: Fort Worth Friday

By Joanna England / December 27, 2019 /

[Editor’s note: Merry Christmas! This week, we’re taking time off to focus on our loved ones, so we are sharing some of our favorite stories from this year. Keep an eye out for our top features from the archives as we rest and get ready for a brilliant 2020! Cheers, from Candy and the entire staff…

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Haskell Street Townhouse Offers Urban Comforts in Fort Worth’s Cultural District

By Eric Prokesh / December 20, 2019 /
Haskell Street

The West Highland neighborhood will probably leave most readers — even those familiar with Fort Worth — scratching their heads. But one glance from the second-floor balcony will immediately place you in the heart of the cultural district, with sweeping views down West 7th Street punctuated with a stunning view of downtown Fort Worth. Located…

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Sensational Michael Bennett Modern Masterpiece in Park Hill

By Eric Prokesh / December 13, 2019 /
Michael Bennett

Park Hill, unfortunately is one of the few neighborhoods where 1920’s era houses fall under the wrecking ball, but it would be difficult to regret the teardown that made 2244 Winton Terrace, a modern stunner by architect Michael Bennet of Bennett Benner Partners. The  minimalist composition has the graphic force of a painting by Piet…

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City Honors Candlelight Christmas in Ryan Place by Proclamation

By Eric Prokesh / December 6, 2019 /
Candlelight Christmas

This year’s Candlelight Christmas in Ryan Place, which takes place this weekend, marks a milestone and something of a victory lap for the neighborhood association. In its heyday, Ryan Place — the first ever planned development in the City of Fort Worth — was home to the city’s cattle barons, bankers, and oilmen. After the stock…

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