Fair Park
By Jay FirschingSenior Associate and Historic Preservation Specialist, Architexas Fair Park was designed primarily for a one-time event, the 1936 Texas Centennial and World’s Fair. Preserving the Art Deco exhibition buildings initially intended to be temporary has been challenging. We have also lost so many structures, such as the Ford Building. Can some of these…
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When it comes to those that have impacted preservation in Dallas, there are a handful of names that will go down in our city’s history. Willis Winters is at the top of that list. I chatted with Willis last month for some insights into his lengthy career at the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department. He…
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It may not make sense to everyone, but I was intrigued when I heard about a local woman that had purchased historic Fire Station 44 and completely renovated it. Because I was one of those little girls that played with fire trucks as well as dolls, I got it. Vikki Espinosa has a particular affinity…
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Who are the people that help to ensure our historic buildings and residences remain intact for future generations? Preservation architect Marcel Quimby, FAIA, is one of them. Today I’m kicking off a series on preservationists with this amazing woman whose destiny was laid out early in life. Quimby grew up in Libya and England courtesy…
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Whether you grew up in Dallas or just got here as fast as you could, there is always something new to learn about our fair city. The Dallas Historical Society is a great place to start. Their mission is to “collect, preserve and exhibit the heritage of Dallas and Texas to educate and inspire present…
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