Old East Dallas
By Norman Alston, FAIASpecial Contributor The Geneva Heights Elementary school in East Dallas is facing quite a challenge. In November of 2020, the citizens of Dallas approved a truly remarkable bond program for the Dallas Independent School District. At $3.2 billion, it’s the largest ever undertaken by a school district in Texas and dwarfs previous…
I’m not one to second-guess an expert in their trade, so it’s with great hesitation that I bring this argument to you, dear reader, to decide: Is this Craftsman on Victor Street the most adorable bungalow ever? That’s exactly what Coldwell Banker Realty’s Nyda Faith said about this Junius Heights home. I mean, there are…
When I saw the 2021 Preservation Dallas Awards this year, my heart beat a bit faster because I used to live mere feet from one of the award recipients — the Tietze Park swimming pool — for many years. Although I never dipped a toe into the pool (I never had time!) I loved living across…
Turkey Day might be over but there is still a feast to be had at the luxury looker on Alton Avenue in Old East Dallas. The newly built beauty is chock full of exquisite design. It offers inviting interiors bathed in natural light, gorgeous baths, and plenty of space to entertain inside and out. Let’s…
Every now and then you come across a hidden gem in Old East Dallas. Today we bring you two! Both of these homes are styled as if they are gracing the pages of a design magazine. Our Splurge is a little more quirky-cool, the Steal exudes stately charm, Take a look and you’ll see what…
