Historic Landmark
Grapevine, Texas is known for its charm. As the Christmas Capital of Texas, this quaint community can inspire scenes straight from a Hallmark movie. Its Main Street Historic District is lined with all manner of museums, fun shops, and fine dining. Then, the Cotton Belt Railroad District offers bohemian charm with artisan workshops, a glass-blowing…
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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…
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Fresh on the heels of a shot over the bow from its Swiss Avenue neighbors, the Aldredge House has made Preservation Dallas’ 2015 list of “Most Endangered Historic Places.” This is not unlike the Old Oak Cliff Conservation League‘s annual “Architecture At Risk” campaign, which highlights homes and businesses with significant historic or design qualities…
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