State Thomas

The State Thomas Historic District is an Urban Oasis of Victorian Architecture

By Karen Eubank / January 11, 2024 /

The State Thomas Historic District is one of our best examples of successful historic preservation. It shows what a dedicated group of neighbors can accomplish and serves as inspiration and recognition that, done right, these neighborhoods offer an entirely new level of value. State Thomas History Although State Thomas is 96 acres today, the historic…

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An Alternative to Babysitting a Yard in August? Try a Townhome

By Joy Donovan / August 10, 2023 /

Hello, August. We really hadn’t missed you. The plants are crispy, and the lawns are brown. Trying to keep them green and vibrant like the glossy magazines show is just an effort in futility. The time, the water, the worry — is it worth the effort? Maybe a tiny, zero-lot-line home’s lawn is the answer…

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Is It a Home? Is It an Office? Yes! That’s the Beauty of This State Thomas Property

By Candy's Dirt / August 5, 2023 /

Post-COVID, house hunters find themselves with pretty specific must-haves, born of being at home… a lot. Having a home office is certainly up there on the list. A dedicated space where you can get down to business without ironing anything, enduring another excruciating rush hour, or having to risk a chance encounter with ol’ Randy…

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This Victorian Mansion in The State Thomas Historic District Has a Secret Wine Cellar

By Candy Evans / January 16, 2023 /

Maybe it’s my passion for preservation as a freshman board member of Preservation Dallas. Maybe it’s because I spent Saturday at Aldredge House (circa 1917) over on the other side of town on Swiss Avenue, another pocket of historical Dallas homes still standing. I love homes that can give us a glimpse of our city’s…

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These Uptown Dallas Open Houses Are Hot, Hot, Hot!

By Amy Puchaty / November 14, 2019 /

Few neighborhoods offer the walkability, nightlife, and career opportunities quite like Uptown Dallas. This week we present three of the area’s hottest open houses you can’t afford to miss! The Hall Street Stunner

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