Preservation Dallas
What could you do with $300 million? That’s what Dallas’ iconic Fair Park stands to gain for expansion and improvement, pending the passage of a referendum slated for a Nov. 8 ballot. That’s part of the reason supporters of the park are gathering for a free panel discussion at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, at…
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We are all familiar with Deep Ellum’s thriving music scene. It’s been the cultural heart of the neighborhood since the 1920s. What is not so well known is that the thriving manufacturing scene was its economic soul and The Continental Gin Company started it all. Deep Ellum was home to the largest manufacturer of cotton…
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David Preziosi, the Executive Director of Preservation Dallas since 2012, is making a move. He’s been tapped to be the Executive Director of the Texas Historical Foundation. The organization works to preserve the history of Texas through grants for the preservation of buildings, documents, and records. They also provide money for archaeological sites and put…
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Most of us realize what a terrific resource Preservation Dallas is to our city. What you may not realize, however, is that membership has its perks. One of those perks is next week’s InTown Outing to the former Dallas Morning News building at 508 Young Street. The newspaper was founded on Oct. 1, 1885, by…
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By Donovan WestoverSpecial Contributor It takes a great deal of teamwork to maintain anything for five decades. Lots of people, lots of time, lots of wins and losses, and lots of devotion go into developing a sustainable entity. I know because I am 51 and every day I question my making it this far. For…
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