When a name change occurs, the first thought is uneasy — a change of direction, a new owner, a divorce, etc. But in the case of the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society, it’s not only good news, it makes perfect sense. Moving forward it will be known as Preservation Park Cities (PPC). As PPC President Tish Key explained, “An underlying aim of our organization has … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Stays True To Its Mission With A New Name
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PCHPS 2021 Virtual Historic Home Tour To Include “A House For Texas” Plus Four Other Memorable Residences
While some grumble about missing the in-person events, there are some upsides to the virtual venues. After all, one doesn’t have to get all gussied up to attend. And then, there’s the fact that come rain or shine, the show goes on without hassles caused by stormy weather. For organizers, it means there is no need for a “rain date” back-up plan. One case in point is the Park … [Read more...] about PCHPS 2021 Virtual Historic Home Tour To Include “A House For Texas” Plus Four Other Memorable Residences
Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones’ Saving “The Most Important House In Texas” Has Some History Itself
Trevor Rees-Jones is certainly no newcomer to the Park Cities. As a youngster growing up at 3615 Centenary in University Park, he played at the Caruth family’s nearby farm that is today’s home for luxury homes and Communities Foundation of Texas. The future Eagle Scout/Dartmouth grad/oil giant told a group at Communities Foundation of Texas back in 2014 that he and his friends … [Read more...] about Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones’ Saving “The Most Important House In Texas” Has Some History Itself
“A House For Texas” Is A Gem For Reading And Embracing A Local Treasure
California has San Simeon. Upstate New York has Boldt Castle. Texas has The Elbert Williams Residence. Whoa! How does the 6,000-square-foot, three-story University Park home on McFarlin manage to rank with the gigantic mansions on the coasts? Simple. Larry Good, FAIA, not only can tell you, he’s written “A House For Texas,” a book published by the Park Cities Historic and … [Read more...] about “A House For Texas” Is A Gem For Reading And Embracing A Local Treasure
Saturday’s Weather Will Be Ideal For PCHPS’s Landmarking Of Five Homes
With the rain and gloom in the rear view mirror, the next few days are going to lovely for getting outside of your gopher hole. Whether it’s walking the pooch or checking out the hundreds of thousands of tulips at the Arboretum's Dallas Blooms, Friday, Saturday and even possibly Sunday are going to be “get-out-and-enjoy” North Texas. But if you more inclined to be a lover of … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Weather Will Be Ideal For PCHPS’s Landmarking Of Five Homes
Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society’s Saturday Historic Home Tour Is On “Come Rain Or Shine”
While others are hedging their bets about Saturday outdoor activities, the Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society has stayed the course and will carry on with its 2019 Historic Home Tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The four homes that will have the "Welcome" mat out will include: 3615 Cornell Avenue owned by Camillia and Ted Shoemaker — Architects Marion Fooshee … [Read more...] about Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society’s Saturday Historic Home Tour Is On “Come Rain Or Shine”
PCHPS Holiday Party Buzzed About Plans For Upcoming Fundraising Season
Venise Stuart was doing presidential double-duties on Tuesday, December 11. Earlier in the day she had presided over the Les Femmes du Monde holiday tea at Cynthia Beaird’s. With just enough time to change into her Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society presidential cocktail dress, she and husband Larry Stuart headed to Marcella and Brian Wilde’s home for the PCHPS’s … [Read more...] about PCHPS Holiday Party Buzzed About Plans For Upcoming Fundraising Season
Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society Celebrates Memories With Sodas As HP Pharmacy Nears An End
As Highland Park Pharmacy proprietor Gretchen Minyard Williams looked around her drugstore, which was filled to the brim with people seated at the soda-fountain stools and others still trying to squeeze in for a table, she seemed wistful yet resigned on Tuesday, September 4. Yes, the place had been a mainstay for generations. But it would be the scene of its final serving of … [Read more...] about Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society Celebrates Memories With Sodas As HP Pharmacy Nears An End
Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society President Venise Stuart Reveals Plans For April Fundraising
Venise Stuart is juggling presidential duties. While her heading up Les Femmes du Monde term runs from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018, her presidency of the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society is from June 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019. Don’t even try to figure out where the overlapping takes place. But if anyone can handle double-dutying, it’s Venise. In … [Read more...] about Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society President Venise Stuart Reveals Plans For April Fundraising
JUST IN: Gail And Gerald Turner To Serve As Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society’s Taste • Tour • Explore Series Honorary Co-Chairs
More news has been reported about the upcoming Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society’s Taste • Tour • Explore series that will include PCHPS Distinguished Speaker Luncheon featuring Jenna Bush Hager at Brook Hollow on Wednesday, April 11, the Historic Home Tour on Saturday, April 14, and the Classic Antique Car Show on Saturday, April 21, in Burleson Park. PCHPS … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gail And Gerald Turner To Serve As Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society’s Taste • Tour • Explore Series Honorary Co-Chairs
Quinn’s Landmark Home Was The Perfect Spot To Announce The Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society’s Spring Plans Announcement
Kim and Terry Quinn’s Park Cities home was made for the holidays. With Nutcrackers on both side of the front door, a beautifully decorated Christmas tree aglow in the living room’s window, personalized stockings hung along the mantle and Drake, the tail-wagging Labrador making everyone feel right at home, it was the ideal place for the Park Cities Historic and Preservation … [Read more...] about Quinn’s Landmark Home Was The Perfect Spot To Announce The Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society’s Spring Plans Announcement