Could the arts make a comeback at the Lakewood Theater?
An outdated rendering showed the historic Lakewood Theater sliced up into restaurant and retail spaces. Then, after the theater was designated as a historic landmark,…
Historic Preservations
Look: What does the future hold for the former Dallas ISD building on Ross?
The new year brought the wrecking ball to the former Dallas ISD building on Ross Avenue, creating a grim scene for Dallas preservationists, but…
Look: These East Dallas neighbors purchased the Bianchi House with restoration in mind
Two East Dallas siblings have purchased the Bianchi “House of the Future” in Peak’s Historic Addition, and hope to restore to the memorable home…
Developer shut down in Peak’s Addition sues the City of Dallas
The company behind the stalled development at 4217 Swiss Ave. is suing the City of Dallas in federal court for revoking its permit. Last…
A home of their own: Juliette Fowler Communities’ care spans 125 years
It was 125 years ago this month that the charitable vision of one of East Dallas’ first daughters found its legs. Juliette Fowler wanted…
Councilmen Adam Medrano and Philip Kingston join the fight against Peak’s Addition developer
The legal team for the Peak’s Addition Homeowner’s Association (PAHA) in their battle to scale back a development at the corner of Peak and…
This 114-year-old school building in the neighborhood could be your next residence
East Dallas has its fair share of homogenous modern apartments popping up, increasing density in a gentrifying neighborhood while displacing much of its original…
#FBF The battle for the soul of Little Forest Hills
Little Forest Hills is the funky little brother to Forest Hills’ grand estates just east of Garland Road. The neighborhood prides itself on being…
Two historic East Dallas mansions host lectures this month
The Friends of the Aldredge House (FOAH),a nonprofit organization that hopes to financially support the historic home, is launching its first educational event this…
The still-vacant Lakewood Theater has another new real estate broker
Lakewood Theater, a historic Dallas landmark that has been vacant since January 2015, is now on its third real estate brokerage firm in the…
Bowling, movies and live music all possible tenants for Lakewood Theater
Since Lakewood Theater’s final performance in January 2015, the building has sat vacant. Due to requests for and approval of landmark status, the iconic…
Advocate Giveaway: 4 pairs of tickets
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