Heritage Oak Cliff

“The Last, Best Chance,” Historic Tenth Street Tells Story of Freedmen

By Bethany Erickson / January 17, 2019 /

One of the only remaining intact Freedman’s Towns in the entire country, the Tenth Street Historic District in Oak Cliff’s importance to the community that still has roots there — as well as to the city — is something historians and preservationists feel they can’t stress enough. The folk and period homes within the district…

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Michael Amonett: To Preserve Neighborhoods, You Have to Participate

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 12, 2018 /

By Michael Amonett Guest Columnist An authorized hearing has been set in motion to rezone an area in Oak Cliff at the intersection of Hampton and Clarendon roads.  The area was once a small farming community settled in the 1870s called Jimtown. Clarendon Road was Jimtown Road, and was built along the old Santa Fe…

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Wynnewood Ranch Expanded with Open Floorplan, Sleek Updates

By Leah Shafer / October 2, 2018 /

In the hilly, scenic neighborhood of Wynnewood, we’ve found a open-floorplan home with sleek style and big renovations. Many of the houses more than 350 homes there are quite affordable and have attracted the attention of flippers, like our Tuesday Two Hundred at 2454 Garapan Dr. Both exterior and interior are totally updated, including a new roof,…

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This Oak Cliff Midcentury Achieves Marvelous Indoor-Outdoor Connection

By Leah Shafer / September 27, 2018 /

One of the goals of midcentury architecture was to foster a sense of connection between indoor living spaces and the outside. One 1962 Oak Cliff house achieves that beautifully through thoughtful design and offers enviable views.   Our Thursday Three Hundred at 808 Wood River Rd. is perfectly perched on an oversized lot with tons of large…

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Heritage Oak Cliff to Unveil Fall Home Tour Stops Sept. 10

By Joanna England / September 3, 2018 /

Fall home tour season approaches, and we here at CandysDirt.com can’t wait to show you all of the wonderful events showcasing the diverse and exceptional architectural palette this city offers! First up is the reveal of the 2018 Heritage Oak Cliff Home Tour stops! On Sept. 10, Heritage Oak Cliff’s members and guests will get…

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