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#TBT As neighborhoods like Munger Place and Juni

#TBT As neighborhoods like Munger Place and Junius Heights began to boom in 1917, so did the need for a new fire station. Up to that time, the area had to rely on the station at Live Oak and Carroll, with its horse-drawn steamers. Fire Station #16 was designed by significant Dallas architect H.A. Overbeck and was constructed by G.G. Johnson for just over $20,000. Overbeck is also notorious for designing the Dallas County Criminal Courts and Jail Building.

Fire Station #16 is an excellent example of an early 20th-century fire station and is a visible landmark in East Dallas.

The two-story, flat-roofed, rich, red brick fire station structure sits at the intersection of Columbia Ave. and Augusta St. in East Dallas and reflects a simple Mission Revival style. Sadly, the need for the small fire station waned after World War II and it was closed. Area residents leased and later purchased the structure in the 1970s and formed a new church, Redeemer Fellowship. Many church services, weddings, memorial services, and neighborhood activities took place in the building.

It was designated a Dallas Landmark in 1988, received an American Institute of Architects’ Citation Award in 1993, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. Between 1992 and 2001, the non-profit organization Documentary Arts operated the 5501 Columbia Art Center with Contemporary Culture out of Fire Station #16 which had been completely renovated for their purposes. Numerous exhibitions, installations, and public programs were held at the location over the years. The 5501 Columbia Art Center currently resides at 5501 Columbia Ave.

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.

#TBT Built along the Cotton Belt Railroad, the Se

#TBT Built along the Cotton Belt Railroad, the Sears Complex has been part of Dallas's history since 1906. The original Sears building was the first Sears warehouse built outside of Chicago and instrumental in Dallas's role as a major distribution center for the Southwestern United States. With over one million square feet of space, Sears workers used rollers skates to speed up delivery of catalog items. ⁣
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The Sears Complex on S. Lamar was built in a transitional style from Prairie to Sullivanesque and included the main Sears building, the Sears dining hall, Dallas Coffin Company, and National Casket Company. The building that exists at 1409 S. Lamar today was not the original Sears building built in 1910. That building was razed in 1925. ⁣
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Sears operations out of the Dallas location began to dwindle between 1980 and 1987 and according to Southside on Lamar, "on April 30, 1993, the Dallas location of the Sears Catalog Merchandise Center processed and shipped its last order and closed its doors." Over the years, the property has been converted to a mixed-use of apartments, businesses, shopping, and restaurants. The Complex is now 1.2 million square feet in space and spans a city block. The Sears Complex was designated a Dallas Landmark District in 1998. ⁣
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Sears was the largest retailer in the U.S. during the 1980s, but by 2018, the company had seen several years of declining sales that led to a Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the closing of many of its stores. According to a recent Forbes article, "only 60 full-line Sears stores are expected to remain open after this summer." ⁣
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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. ⁣
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Content derived from historical data at Dallas City Hall's Landmark Structures and Sites, and SouthsideonLamar.com. Photo credit: Dallas City Hall.

#TBT An early advertisement touted Winnetka Heigh

#TBT An early advertisement touted Winnetka Heights as, “Dallas’ Ideal Suburb,” and featuring, “Elevation, Uniform Improvements, and Rapid Transportation,” and families were attracted to the area because of its artesian water, gas, lights, telephones, cement sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and paved streets. ⁣
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Winnetaka Heights Historic District is an intact early 20th-century suburban residential neighborhood located in Dallas’ Oak Cliff section. It was platted in 1908 on the south side of the Trinity River and was named after an exclusive Chicago suburb. The District features one and two-story homes dated mostly from 1910 to 1920 and reflects popular home styles of that era, including Bungaloid, Prairie-influenced Four Square, and various eclectic styles. ⁣
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The District also includes a commercial component along West Davis Street, which features several Jacobethan Revival commercial structures, and others displaying detailing that is vaguely Mediterranean. Sadly, few if any architects can be associated with the building of any specific Winnetka Heights structures. ⁣
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Adopted in 1981, Winnetaka Heights was Dallas’s sixth historic District, and its largest residential area to be given that status. The neighborhood consists of more than 600 residential structures and 20 commercial structures situated on 50 city blocks. Winnetka Heights joined the State Historical Marker Program in 1982 and was named a Dallas Landmark District and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. 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 and Sites.

it's pretty universal. The pandemic has forced us

it's pretty universal. The pandemic has forced us all to spend more time inside our homes, 🏡 and that means our list of things to do and buy in an effort to improve our space grows. "Now" is not always the smart answer to when you should purchase those items to upgrade your living space (even if you want it to be). 😉 Use our handy guide for the best time of year to buy things for your home: https://www.hpdarch.com/best-time-to-buy-things-for-your-home/ ⁣
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#TBT If you are not familiar with the State Thoma

#TBT If you are not familiar with the State Thomas Dallas Landmark District, consider taking an hour out of your day to visit the area in Uptown Dallas, between 75 and McKinney, and Hall and Maple-Routh. The area was founded in 1874 as Freedman’s Town following the Civil War and emancipation. The District features the largest collection of intact Victorian homes in Dallas including Italianate, Queen Anne, and vernacular styles. The median home price is $565K.

The State Thomas Landmark District was established as a Special Purpose District in 1986, making it one of the first “new urbanist” regions in the city (a movement which promotes environmentally friendly habitats). You’ll find Griggs Park on the northeastern edge of State Thomas. It is named after Rev. A.R. Griggs, a 19th-century preacher, and leader in the Freedman’s community. The park includes tree groves, walking paths, benches, great views of downtown and uptown Dallas, and a pet-friendly park.

Be sure to drive by the Spake House at 2600 State Street. It is a stately 3,594 sq. ft., three-story, Victorian home with spacious formal rooms, original pocket doors, a wood mantle, two fireplaces, and 10 ft. ceilings. The home also includes a 442 sq. ft. shotgun house around back. The Spake House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1985.

On #TBT we are featuring some of Dallas County’s unique architecture that have earned their prestigious spot on the Texas Historic Landmarks record.

Content derived from historical data at Dallas City Hall’s Landmark Structures & Sites and dmagazine.com; Photo credit: dmagazine.com, dronegenuity.com, and Wikipedia.

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