Willis Winters

The Lakewood Conservation District Expansion is Vital to Historic Preservation

By Karen Eubank / July 21, 2022 /
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Karen Eubank: We have one of the largest collections of Charles Dilbeck and Clifford Hutsell-designed homes in America and yet we still struggle to protect them. Why? I think so many don’t understand that the intrinsic value of these homes is the fact their exteriors are untouched. Paint one, and I guarantee you, it will…

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Willis Winters Decided to Save Dallas’ Parks on a Whim. It Worked.

By Karen Eubank / February 10, 2022 /

When it comes to those that have impacted preservation in Dallas, there are a handful of names that will go down in our city’s history. Willis Winters is at the top of that list.  I chatted with Willis last month for some insights into his lengthy career at the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department. He…

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Historic Highland Park Neoclassical Mansion Designed by Hal Thomson

By Karen Eubank / March 19, 2018 /

We are over the moon with excitement because this gorgeous historic Highland Park neoclassical mansion at 3800 Beverly Drive is back on the market and was just listed by Compass Real Estate’s Jonathan Rosen. It’s one of our favorite homes in Dallas.

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Architecture Forum Presents Free Public Panel on Dallas Parks and Public Spaces

By Cherry Kelln / March 18, 2017 /
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Due to solid public and private leadership, Dallas Parks have seen amazing growth in the last couple of decades. During this exciting period in modern urban history, parks have gone from being nonexistent in downtown Dallas and in the far reaches of the city edge to becoming major economic engines for the urban fabric throughout. This…

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Dallas Architecture Forum Presents Panel About Dallas Trails and Bicycle Initiatives

By Leah Shafer / November 16, 2016 /

It’s not widely known by the residents, but the city of Dallas offers one of the best hike and bike trail systems in the United States. From White Rock Lake to Katy Trail, people have a plethora of outdoor options available to them. Join the Dallas Architecture Forum for a panel discussion next Monday, Dallas Trails and Bicycle…

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