Thinking about the profound influence of architect Frank Welch on Dallas, architects, and architecture.
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Architect E.G. Hamilton, Death Now Destruction
The death of E.G. Hamilton precedes the looming destruction of an architecturally significant home he designed.
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My Favorite Day – Margaret McDermott Day, April 21
Everyone has a favorite day, maybe Christmas, Easter, Fourth of July, but my favorite day is April 21, Margaret Milam McDermott Day. Margaret McDermott Day represents the best of all holidays. For example, Margaret McDermott represents the generous Christmas spirit of giving. She is a sophisticated philanthropist who gives more than money, she provides ideas,…
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Free Highland Park Tuition Trumps Home Prices
Consider This Highland Park Home Free If the alternative is sending three children to private academies, at $1,595,000 this Highland Park home for sale is free A family facing the $100,000 cost of sending three children to one of the better private schools has the same annual cost as purchasing 4541 S. Versailles with a…
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Strongest Property Rights Mayor Was Also Strongest Preservation Mayor
Who would think property rights and preservation are compatible. Mayor Robert Folsom, a developer and strongest proponent of free enterprise and property rights was also Dallas’ strongest preservation mayor. Mayor Folsom opposed the city planners multi-family mixed used plan and supported the property owners’ single-family rezoning plan for a multi-family area of apartments.
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Three Spectacular Sites in Dallas — All For Sale!
If you desire to build an architecturally significant home, what is the best site in Dallas to accomplish you inspired ideas and plans? Here are the three top recommendations of lots that will accentuate great architecture and a home that will make you happy.
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Architect Marc McCollom Designs Modern Home in Dallas Neighborhood
Marc McCollum, AIA, redefines urban location and difficult site to create a modern home that captures nature in a dense Dallas urban neighborhood.
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Older Neighborhoods of Dallas Book, Launched on the Texas Sesquicentennial, Still Relevant
The history and direction of older Dallas neighborhoods in a book by Douglas Newby launched at Texas Sesquicentennial celebration.
Future Owner of Crespi Hicks Estate
The future owner of the Crespi Hicks Estate home is identified and has the resources to further enhance and maintain a home of the magnitude and architectural significance of the Crespi Hicks Estate home.
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Why Are Early 20th Century Homes More Modern Than 21st Century Builder Modern Homes?
See how early 20th century modern homes built in the 1900s are more modern than 21st century modern homes that invoke a Victorian sensibility.
Can a Modern Home Also Be a Good Family Home?
How modern home inspired by early 20th century modern, Texas modern, midcentury modern, stark glass modern is a good family home
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Popular Greenway Parks Surges Again
Find Out Why Greenway Parks Has Always Been a Very Popular Dallas Neighborhood and Now is Receiving a Whole New Wave of Interest by the Smart Money and Culturally Committed.
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