Junius Heights
By Jim Anderson Preservation consultant Jim Anderson, who has served the City of Dallas for 26 years as an urban planner in historic preservation, presents the second in his three-part series on the history of streetcars in Dallas. Catch up on last week’s “Tracks Through Time Part 1: Dallas and the Golden Age of Trolleys.“…
Known for offering some of the city’s most celebrated homes, Junius Heights has become one of Dallas’ most coveted communities. Situated just south of White Rock Lake, this neighborhood evolved around an iconic Dallas streetcar line, becoming a destination for East Dallas living. With a collection of Craftsman, Tudor, and Prairie school architecture, this close-knit…
If you’re moving here from a much older city like Boston, New York, or San Diego and are in the market for a historic property, you might not think Dallas has much to offer. You’d be surprised. This two-story, completely updated 1915 Junius Heights Craftsman Bungalow is an excellent example of what’s available. It’s easy…
What is receivership? And what does it have to do with historic preservation? Companies often use receivership to avoid bankruptcy by having a receiver manage assets and finances until they regain profitability. But how does receivership relate to a historic home? ‘Demolition by Neglect’ We’ve all seen vacant homes sliding downhill to the point that no…
Whenever you hear, “That house needs to be demolished,” I offer up this adorable historic Spanish Eclectic as a shining example of, “NO IT DOES NOT!” Unfortunately, it takes a historic district designation to prevent demolition because most of us are severely under-educated and under-informed when it comes to preserving historic homes. As one of…
