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May 27, 2026
Preservation Texas issues their Most Endangered list...........
May 27, 2026
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May 27, 2026
November 27, 2025
The US Department of Education removed architecture from their list of professional degrees. Much of the profession is furious. Why I am not.
November 27, 2025
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November 27, 2025
Everything Old is Modern Again: Fair Park in Modciti Dallas
November 30, 2020
Everything Old is Modern Again: Fair Park in Modciti Dallas
November 30, 2020

I recently had the chance to speak with Hardy Habberman and reminisce about Fair Park and what it meant, not just to the city as a whole, but specifically it’s impact on individuals like the two of us. You can find the article on page 30.

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November 30, 2020
Dallas Innovates promotes the value of historic preservation
August 28, 2019
Dallas Innovates promotes the value of historic preservation
August 28, 2019
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August 28, 2019
The thoughtful, modern approach to rebuilding Notre Dame.
August 27, 2019
The thoughtful, modern approach to rebuilding Notre Dame.
August 27, 2019
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August 27, 2019
AIA Dallas Annual Fellows Dinner celebrates new class of Fellows
August 27, 2019
AIA Dallas Annual Fellows Dinner celebrates new class of Fellows
August 27, 2019

Norman Alston, FAIA, among the 6 architects from North Texas elevated to Fellowship of the American Institute of Architects in 2019.

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August 27, 2019
Lakewood Theater conversion almost complete!
August 26, 2019
Lakewood Theater conversion almost complete!
August 26, 2019

Historic Lakewood Theater now the home to Bowlski’s, the off-beat bowling center opening this Friday. Really, it works.

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August 26, 2019
DFW Real Estate Review features Historic Preservation successes
August 26, 2019
DFW Real Estate Review features Historic Preservation successes
August 26, 2019
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August 26, 2019
August 26, 2019
Recent Posts
August 26, 2019
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August 26, 2019
An interview with Craig Spivey, owner of the new Bowlski's, nearing completion in the historic Lakewood Theater
June 5, 2019
An interview with Craig Spivey, owner of the new Bowlski's, nearing completion in the historic Lakewood Theater
June 5, 2019

An interview with Craig Spivey, creative genius behind the new Bowlski’s, soon to open in the historic Lakewood Theater.

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June 5, 2019
The Ambassador is lost. What happens now?
May 29, 2019
The Ambassador is lost. What happens now?
May 29, 2019

With the tragic loss of the Ambassador Hotel, how do we now respond to the city that remains?

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May 29, 2019
Happy Memorial Day!
May 24, 2019
Happy Memorial Day!
May 24, 2019
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May 24, 2019
Lakewood Theater restoration recognized at annual Preservation Dallas Preservation Achievement Awards event.
May 24, 2019
Lakewood Theater restoration recognized at annual Preservation Dallas Preservation Achievement Awards event.
May 24, 2019

Preservation Achievement Award presented to the Lakewood Theater restoration.

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May 24, 2019
"Save our Buildings, Save Ourselves": A discussion of the importance of our historic downtowns
May 22, 2019
"Save our Buildings, Save Ourselves": A discussion of the importance of our historic downtowns
May 22, 2019

“Save Our Buildings, Save Ourselves”, An article by Jeff Siegler

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May 22, 2019
St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York wins Award from AIA's Committee on the Environment
May 22, 2019
St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York wins Award from AIA's Committee on the Environment
May 22, 2019

In the drive to modern sustainability, one of our most important historic buildings wins surprise recognition for its efforts.

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May 22, 2019
AIA Dallas Celebrate Architecture '19
April 8, 2019
AIA Dallas Celebrate Architecture '19
April 8, 2019

Norman Alston, FAIA and other new AIA Dallas Fellows recognized during Celebrate Architecture 2019.

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April 8, 2019
Lakewood Theater restoration receives 2019 Preservation Achievement Award
March 6, 2019
Lakewood Theater restoration receives 2019 Preservation Achievement Award
March 6, 2019

Lakewood Theater resumes its role as the proud symbol of a community.

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March 6, 2019
The Power of Texas' Main Street Program - by the numbers
March 5, 2019
The Power of Texas' Main Street Program - by the numbers
March 5, 2019
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March 5, 2019
Norman Alston named Fellow of the American Institute of Architects
February 28, 2019
Norman Alston named Fellow of the American Institute of Architects
February 28, 2019

Norman Alston recognized for his contributions to the advancement of architecture and society.

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February 28, 2019
Bianchi House unanimously approved for Landmark Designation by Dallas Landmark Commission
January 8, 2019
Bianchi House unanimously approved for Landmark Designation by Dallas Landmark Commission
January 8, 2019

Unique Bianchi House approved for landmark designation by Dallas’ Landmark Commission.

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January 8, 2019
The Future meets the Past
November 15, 2018
The Future meets the Past
November 15, 2018

The Future meets the Past. Norman Alston speaks about historic preservation to students at the University of Texas at Arlington.

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November 15, 2018
William J. Murtagh, ‘pied piper’ of American historic preservation, dies at 95 - The Washington Post
November 5, 2018
William J. Murtagh, ‘pied piper’ of American historic preservation, dies at 95 - The Washington Post
November 5, 2018

The passing of William Murtagh, first Keeper of the National Register

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November 5, 2018
It's official! Fair Park First contract to manage Fair Park approved by Dallas City Council
October 25, 2018
It's official! Fair Park First contract to manage Fair Park approved by Dallas City Council
October 25, 2018

Dallas City Council approves contract for Fair Park First to manage Fair Park.

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October 25, 2018
Lakewood Theater: Inside the the lighted ball at the top
October 12, 2018
Lakewood Theater: Inside the the lighted ball at the top
October 12, 2018

The inner workings of the lighted ball atop the Lakewood Theater Tower.

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October 12, 2018
Lakewood Theater neon restoration progressing
September 13, 2018
Lakewood Theater neon restoration progressing
September 13, 2018

Restoration of the neon at the historic Lakewood Theater continues with the removal for restoration of the lighted ball at the top of the Big Tower.

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September 13, 2018
Fair Park National Historic Landmark management contract advances to the Dallas City Council.
September 6, 2018
Fair Park National Historic Landmark management contract advances to the Dallas City Council.
September 6, 2018

Dallas Park Board votes to recommend to City Council the contract between Fair Park First and the City of Dallas for the long-term management of Fair Park National Historic Landmark.

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September 6, 2018
'GREED': Graffiti on new home near Disney Streets spells gentrification war in Dallas - Robert Wilonsky for the Dallas Morning News
September 5, 2018
'GREED': Graffiti on new home near Disney Streets spells gentrification war in Dallas - Robert Wilonsky for the Dallas Morning News
September 5, 2018

This article may bring to light a gathering conflict in the way we experience our city.

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September 5, 2018
Weekend fire devastates Brazil's National Museum
September 4, 2018
Weekend fire devastates Brazil's National Museum
September 4, 2018

An unimaginable tragedy as perhaps 20 million historic artifacts may have been lost.

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September 4, 2018
Saving a Facade is Not Historic Preservation - Hidden City Philadelphia
September 3, 2018
Saving a Facade is Not Historic Preservation - Hidden City Philadelphia
September 3, 2018

Facadism may occassionally work as an urban design tactic, but please don’t call it preservation - Starr Herr-Cardillo.

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September 3, 2018
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August 31, 2018
Historic preservation a complicated force in urban development - Washington Post
August 31, 2018
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August 31, 2018
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