The skies were clear thanks to an overnight cold front, but the flags on The Aldredge House’s terrace on Wednesday, April 5, were literally blowing in the wind. Wearing sunglasses to fend off the afternoon sun, adults and kids gathered at The Aldredge House for a double celebration. In addition to the dedication of the Dallas County Medical Society Alliance Foundation’s Texas Historical Marker, it was also to celebrate The Alliance’s and The House’s 100th anniversary.
As a hundred guests arrived along Swiss Avenue, valet parkers waved guests off from parking on the curb. They were vigilante about avoiding past parking problems for nearby neighbors.
With chairs set up on the terrace of the House and on the front law, guests like Calvert Collins, Pierce Allman, Lindalyn “Born on the 4th of July” Adams and Bobbie Sue and Phil Williams took their places. It was Lindalyn who had arranged for the Aldredge family to turn the House over to the Alliance Foundation
Serving as emcee, Lisa Loeb looked hardly old enough to drive a car, let alone have three kids and a singing career. With her folks, former Dallas County Medical Society Alliance and Foundation President Gail and Dr. Peter Loeb looking on, Lisa handled her duties perfectly, including the flutter of her skirt when the breezes picked up.
With Summerlee Foundation CEO/Texas Historical Commission Vice Chair John Crain and Aldredge House Preservation Fund and Historical Records Chair Elizabeth Gunby keeping their remarks short about the history of the Alliance and its being recognized, the crowd moved down to the front of the lawn for Dallas Country Medical Society Alliance Foundation President Barenda Hino and Elizabeth to unveil the plaque. No sooner had they pulled back the draping than it became the centerpiece for everyone to have a selfie.