The Preservationists

The Preservationists: Sculptor And Conservationist Michael van Enter Just Figures Things Out

By Karen Eubank / November 18, 2021 /

Michael van Enter grew up figuring things out. When he and his siblings got rowdy, his dad, a professional illustrator with a passion for motocross, would send them to the workshop. “He’d put an engine on the table, and it was my job to strip it,” Michael said. “It was a great learning experience because…

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The Preservationists: Brad Oldham Goes Beyond The Bird And Into History

By Karen Eubank / August 12, 2021 /

The odds are you know the name Brad Oldham. And odds are, you likely know Brad Oldham because of the sculpture pictured above. Yes, Oldham is the artist that has given Dallas some of our most beloved sculptures, from “The Traveling Man” in Deep Ellum to his notorious metal birds perched all over the city.…

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The Preservationists: Marcel Quimby is The Go-To Gal For Historic Preservation in Dallas

By Karen Eubank / July 22, 2021 /

Who are the people that help to ensure our historic buildings and residences remain intact for future generations? Preservation architect Marcel Quimby, FAIA, is one of them. Today I’m kicking off a series on preservationists with this amazing woman whose destiny was laid out early in life. Quimby grew up in Libya and England courtesy…

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