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The Cedar Springs (Oak Lawn) Fire Station #11 was

The Cedar Springs (Oak Lawn) Fire Station #11 was constructed in 1909 when Dallas experienced significant suburban development and an increased need for city services and protection. The station was and remains a focal point of the Oak Lawn community. Designed by prominent Dallas architect Herbert A. Greene, it reflects the influence of American Prairie Style at the turn of the century. It's also one of only a few prototypical stations in existence, further preserving its historical importance. ⁣
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The fire station has large windows and door openings, multipaned windows, embellished cornices, and excellent ornamental stonework that has been integrated into horizontal and vertical fine brickwork. It has a low pitched hip roof with overhanging eaves and an embellished Mission Style frontal gable providing a pleasing symmetry. ⁣
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Fire Station 11 is currently home to a 103' Ladder Truck, Spartan Engine and Rescue 11. It was designated a Dallas Landmark in 1978 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. It has valiantly served the City of Dallas over the past 111 years. ⁣
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On #TBT, we are featuring some of Dallas County's unique architecture that has earned their prestigious spot on the Texas Historic Landmarks record. Content and photos derived from historical data at Dallas City Hall's Landmark Structures & Sites.

Wouldn't you love to be strolling along this stree

Wouldn't you love to be strolling along this street right now? We're continuing on our virtual vacation by featuring watercolors that Laura created during her studies abroad. DYK that art and illustration is a key skill taught in architecture school? This treasure from Laura's sketchbooks is a beautiful side street in Castiglion Fiorentino, Tuscany, Italy. (The inspiration photo is on our Facebook page)

It's officially Fall today and to celebrate, we're

It's officially Fall today and to celebrate, we're featuring the decadent rich colors from @grahambrown. (📷: GrahamBrown.com) The wallpaper, the paint, the room, it all says to grab a book, a cup of tea, and curl up until Spring. It also says that it's time to update our interiors with these on-trend paint colors and paper designs. How about you? Any plans to refresh your walls before winter sets in?

#TBT The Busch-Kirby building in downtown Dallas

#TBT The Busch-Kirby building in downtown Dallas was developed by beer magnate Adolphus Busch & constructed in 1913 as a complementary retail and office facility for Busch's nearby Adolphus Hotel. The Kirby Investment Company purchased the building in 1919 & renamed it the Busch-Kirby Building. The notable structure has 17 stories and is considered one of the first Gothic-Revival style office towers in the nation. The first five floors and basement of the building were the A. Harris department store's home from 1913–1961 & then merged with Sanger Brothers Dry Goods to form Sanger-Harris. ⁣
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The Sanger-Harris stores are known for their column and mosaic architecture & the Downtown Dallas store was the first to feature this architectural style. The mosaic is now hidden on the building but the white columns are still visible, and the building is still a Downtown Dallas landmark. ⁣
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This building was at the forefront of design. It features Continental Gothic terra cotta relief work, a strong vertical emphasis with Gothic pinnacles and spires highlighting the top, and rooftop boilers that were added to the building in 1947, making it the first of its kind in the nation. ⁣
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Over time, smaller retail areas & a street arcade were added to the building's ground story. Renovations and alterations were made to the building between 1970 and 1987, however, the Gothic Revival elements of the Busch-Kirby building have essentially remained intact. ⁣
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The Busch-Kirby building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 & 79, was designated a Dallas Landmark in 1987, and was registered as a Texas Historic Landmark and added to the State Historic Marker program in 1988. ⁣
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On #TBT, we are featuring some of Dallas County's unique architecture that has earned their prestigious spot on the Texas Historic Landmarks record. Content and photos derived from historical data at Dallas City Hall's Landmark Structures & Sites.

Take a virtual vacation with us for #watercolorwed

Take a virtual vacation with us for #watercolorwednesday! Did you know that art and illustration is a key skill taught in architecture school? We're digging deep into Laura's sketchbooks to share images of her favorite places in Europe. This gorgeous watercolor of the unique homes on a canal in Burano, Venice, Italy was drawn in 1995. You can see the inspiration photo next to it. (Artist Laura Davis)

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