Preservation Dallas
Greenland Hills is winding up its year of Centennial celebrations by partnering with Preservation Dallas on their neighborhood home tour this Saturday. Any lover of historic homes will find this to be one of the most charming home tours in town. What is now Greenland Hills was originally bought by a traveling salesman Elmer J.…
Read MoreGreenland Hills is celebrating its centennial this year! Known as the original M Streets, the neighborhood was developed from 98 acres of the Bennett farm in 1923 by brothers Frank and Fletcher McNeny. They were smart businessmen and ensured the Interurban streetcar and bus lines extended into their development which attracted young professionals looking for…
Read MoreIf you are a history buff, a dedicated preservationist, or simply a curious newcomer to Dallas, there is a full slate of Preservation Dallas events this summer that are guaranteed to enlighten and entertain. We’ve been a fan of Preservation Dallas’ Summer Sizzlers series in the past, and this year’s events really turn up the…
Read MorePreservation Dallas has a new Executive Director, and I’m not sure there could be a better fit for this remarkable organization. The board met last night and unanimously approved candidate Carolyn Howard to lead Preservation Dallas into its next chapter. Preservation Dallas is a nonprofit founded in 1972. It is dedicated to the preservation and…
Read MoreThe forecast called for showers and thunderstorms, but the sun shone brightly as residents spent Mother’s Day weekend taking a peek inside some of the most elegant historic homes in East Dallas. The Swiss Avenue Mother’s Day Home Tour kicked off Saturday with carriage rides, live music, food trucks, and lines around the block to…
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