Preservation Dallas

Rare Chance to Tour the Dallas Round House Tonight, and Benefit Preservation Dallas

By Candy Evans / August 29, 2018 /

You know how crazy we are over the Dallas “Round House”, commissioned by Dallas businessman and bon vivant Eddie Parker. While it has never been officially confirmed, Bruce Goff is credited with designing the house because of its similarities to the other homes he has designed in the U.S. The home is now on the…

1920s M Streets Tudor Is An Elegant Piece Of Dallas History

By Amy Puchaty / August 17, 2018 /

Ladies and gents, I present to you an elegant slice of M Streets Dallas history. If you’ve always dreamed of a life on Dallas’ historic M Streets, now is your chance. Meet 5314 Mercedes Ave. – a stunning 1920s Tudor currently listed for $575,000 by Scott Jackson with Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate. This darling three-bedroom,…

Dallas City Council to Decide on Tax Exemption for Knights of Pythias Rehab

By Joanna England / June 11, 2018 /

  For as long as I can remember, the Knights of Pythias building was a large painted gray mass of Beaux Arts architecture, hulking on the west end of Deep Ellum, boarded up and idle. When the historic rehabilitation began, it was wonderful to see the light gray paint give way to the gorgeous brick…

Discover Art Deco in Dallas with Spring Architectural Tour

By Leah Shafer / May 16, 2018 /

A most distinctive architectural style, Art Deco is a rarity in Dallas, especially in residential design. Discover and appreciate five unique Art Deco residences here this Saturday, May 19, on the Preservation Dallas 2018 Spring Architectural Tour.  “Art Deco is one of my favorite historic architectural styles and it will be exciting to see an amazing…

Ready For The Royal Treatment? Lakewood Castle Chateau Des Grotteaux Hits Market

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / May 2, 2018 /

By Donovan Westover Special Contributor For years, I have observed my friend restore the castle exterior and grounds at Chateau Des Grotteaux with such precision, that when I heard he was selling his super iconic Lakewood home, I did a spit take with my morning commute bourbon. Most drivers-by are familiar with the French Normandy…