Historical Landmark

Historic Fort Worth Landmark in Fairmount Hits Market

By Seth Fowler / March 22, 2022 /

What were you doing in 1907? Probably nothing yet as that would make you around 115 years old. Here is what was going on in the world in 1907 Meanwhile in Fort Worth, the Gunhild Weber House was the first home built in a subdivision called Swastika Place (not referred by that name much these…

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Old East Dallas Has History and Charm

By Cherry Kelln / March 14, 2017 /

Even being a long-time Dallas resident, you might not be familiar with the official lines of Old East Dallas, unless perhaps looking at homes in the area. Looking at the neighborhood’s past is like a fascinating history lesson! Four adjacent, amazing historic neighborhoods are all part of Old East Dallas:  Swiss Avenue Historic District, Peak’s Suburban Addition, Munger…

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Everyone Loves Lakewood and Lakewood Schools: I Have Free Tickets to Lakewood’s Tour of Homes This Weekend…

By Candy Evans / November 6, 2012 /

Get them while they are HOT! I’ve got tickets in my hot envelope-holding hand for this weekend’s Lakewood Home Tour featuring six Lakewood homes, AND J.L. Long Middle School, the first non-residence featured on the tour since its inception. Haven’t you ever thought you might want to LIVE in a school? In London, people are…

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