Historic Home Tour - Preservation Park Cities

 

4301 Windsor Parkway
Sponsored by Meredith Ferrell Group

Make this Historic Home Tour part of a fun Mother’s Day weekend! Preservation Park Cities is excited to present its annual Historic Home Tour presented by Benchmark Bank to be held on Friday, May 9, 2025.

4036 McFarlin
Sponsored by Bean Co. Homes

This annual Historic Home Tour offers an exquisite look into some of the most beautiful residential architecture, interior design and landscapes in the Park Cities. This event celebrates homes that have been preserved or remodeled while maintaining the beautiful aesthetic of the Highland Park and University Park neighborhoods.  From small cottages to larger estates, the home tour is a small window into the past, a celebration of those who share the community’s values, and a wonderful treat for those who appreciate historic architecture.

4302 Overhill Drive
Sponsored by Evan Beale MD

This year's Tour offers an intimate look into three unique Park Cities residences. From enduring Tudor masterpieces to the allure of traditional architecture, witness the meticulous efforts of these homeowners in preserving and updating these neighborhood treasures. In walking through these homes, you will be impressed with how each owner has seamlessly blended original charm with modern elements for today’s lifestyles while maintaining architectural integrity.

Proceeds from the Historic Home Tour benefit Preservation Park Cities whose mission is to preserve and promote the history, architecture, aesthetics and cultural traditions of the Park Cities.

Tickets are sold online only. No tickets sold at the door. $35.00 per person in advance and $45 day-of tour, if there are any left. Limited number available online only: https://preservationparkcities.org/hometour  

Ray Washburne to speak at Preservation Park Cities Distinguished Speaker Luncheon

 

Preservation Park Cities Distinguished Speaker Luncheon chairs Tish Key and Alisa Sell are thrilled to announce Ray Washburne, president, Highland Park Village, will be the keynote speaker at the Monday, October 17th Distinguished Speaker Luncheon at the Dallas Country Club benefiting Preservation Park Cities.  The title of his presentation will be “Highland Park Village: Then and Now.” 

Ray Washburne, President, Highland Park Village

In 2009 Washburne and his wife, Heather, and Stephen and Elisa Summers purchased the landmark 80-year-old Highland Park Village and have taken significant measures to protect, preserve and enhance its architectural and historical integrity.

         Ray was a featured speaker years ago and totally captivated the sold-out crowd with his historical photographs, personal stories and documents. Now years later, he will bring more details and updates on the continuing evolvement of the oldest shopping center in the United States and Dallas’ premier open-air shopping and dining destination. 

         Highland Park Village is Legacy Sponsor. D Home is Presenting Magazine Sponsor. Burton Rhodes is president, Preservation Park Cities. Host committee are Leslie and Nick Merrick. 

         Individual tickets start at $150. Individual sponsorship tickets begin at $300. Sponsor tables begin at $1,500 up to $10,000. For more information, visit the website at www.preservationparkcities.org 

New Name - Same Mission: The Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Is Now Preservation Park Cities

 

Tish Key, president of the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society, announces the nonprofit has changed its name to Preservation Park Cities (PPC) in order to be more consistent with other organizations who share the same goal (e.g. Preservation Dallas, Preservation Austin) and help with future name recognition. 

The new logo brings a more modern portrayal of the organization. The three windows represent the past, present, and future, while also depicting three Roman arches - consistent with PPC’s passion for architecture. And finally, the more traditional font ties the organization back to its roots.

Membership in Preservation Park Cities is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to join. Community support is vital to preserving community awareness regarding the importance of protecting and promoting visual history along with architectural and cultural legacies of the Park Cities. 

For more information, visit www.preservationparkcities.org