Thursday, May 17, 2007

Preservation Dallas issues annual list of most endangered historic resources

By Pegasus News wire

DALLAS — Each year the city of Dallas loses historic buildings, sites and places that are significant to its past. As part of National Historic Preservation Month, Preservation Dallas is issuing its annual list of Dallas’ most endangered historic resources.

The 2007 list includes significant places of worship and study, threatened residential neighborhoods and individual homes, and significant collections of early 20th century commercial buildings in and near the central business district. The list also includes the city’s tax incentive program that supports the renovation of historic properties.

“This year’s endangered list recognizes the many significant properties that are irreplaceable for our city, said Steve Whitcraft, president of Preservation Dallas. “This announcement focuses on assets in every part of Dallas that are vulnerable to new development or willful demolition. It’s important to recognize their value, and strike a balance between progress and preservation that will affect generations to come,” he said.

Preservation Dallas uses the endangered list to raise awareness with the public, development community and city officials about the threats to historic properties. The nominations are solicited from citizens and hundreds of Preservation Dallas members.

Four of the properties listed on last year’s endangered list have been saved and are being renovated by individuals and organizations. They include the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and Academy on Swiss Avenue, the Shiels House on Reiger Avenue, the Baldwin House on Bryan Parkway, and the Nurses Home at Old Parkland Hospital.

“It’s clear that this effort can be successful in addressing preservation issues before neglect and development pressures get out of hand. It is up to all of us to find cooperative and innovative ways to preserve these properties,” said Katherine Seale, acting executive director of Preservation Dallas.

Source: Preservation Dallas

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Comments

James Scott Verified

Curious...is there a list of properties on the 2006 most endangered list that weren't saved?...couldn't find anything to that effect on their website.

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Mike Orren Staff

Here's the list James. Not sure about the answer to the fates of some of these-- and some are repeats:

http://www.preservationdallas.org/new...

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