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24 hours ago
Preservation Dallas

This Saturday, we had a great In-Town Outing to Cedars Corner, at 1110 South Akard St. Special thanks to building owner John Fainter for the tour, and to his tenants for opening up for us and sharing their stories: Verlin at Distinctive Vines Wine Lounge; Val at Val's Cheesecakes; Thai at Koffee Day Spa; and the whole crew at Break The Moldz! ... See MoreSee Less

This Saturday, we had a great In-Town Outing to Cedars Corner, at 1110 South Akard St. Special thanks to building owner John Fainter for the tour, and to his tenants for opening up for us and sharing their stories: Verlin at Distinctive Vines Wine Lounge; Val at Vals Cheesecakes; Thai at Koffee Day Spa; and the whole crew at Break The Moldz!Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment
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This is great! I love this building!

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5 days ago
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We still have a few tickets left for Saturday morning's In-Town Outing to Cedars Corner, at 1110 S. Akard! After touring the historic building, we will be enjoying an optional prix-fixe lunch (wine included!) at Distinctive Vines Wine Lounge. RSVP at www.eventbrite.com/e/in-town-outing-at-cedars-corner-1110-south-akard-st-tickets-580922714477 ... See MoreSee Less

We still have a few tickets left for Saturday mornings In-Town Outing to Cedars Corner, at 1110 S. Akard! After touring the historic building, we will be enjoying an optional prix-fixe lunch (wine included!) at Distinctive Vines Wine Lounge. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-town-outing-at-cedars-corner-1110-south-akard-st-tickets-580922714477Image attachment
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Congratulations to our 2023 Preservation Achievement Awards winners! We can’t wait to celebrate at the PAA Awards Ceremony on May 17th! ... See MoreSee Less

Congratulations to our 2023 Preservation Achievement Awards winners! We can’t wait to celebrate at the PAA Awards Ceremony on May 17th!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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Excited about the house on Dumas in Junius Heights Historic District

Congrats!!!

Congratulations 🎈🎉🍾🎊

Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈🍾

Congratulations Bennett Ratliff !

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Awesome!

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Congratulations Bennett and Beccy Pafford Ratliff!

Bravo Beccy Pafford Ratliff and Bennett Ratliff

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Preservation Dallas
2 weeks ago
Preservation Dallas

Don't miss our In-Town Outing to Cedars Corner (1110 S. Akard) on March 25th at 10am for a tour of the building that formerly housed the Hotel Newland and Piggly Wiggly, followed by vittles and libations at Distinctive Vines Wine Lounge!

The tour is free for Preservation Dallas members and $10 for the general public. Lunch is $25 prix-fixe and includes one glass of wine, or mocktail.

Visit the link below to claim your ticket!
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Dont miss our In-Town Outing to Cedars Corner (1110 S. Akard) on March 25th at 10am for a tour of the building that formerly housed the Hotel Newland and Piggly Wiggly, followed by vittles and libations at Distinctive Vines Wine Lounge! The tour is free for Preservation Dallas members and $10 for the general public. Lunch is $25 prix-fixe and includes one glass of wine, or mocktail. Visit the link below to claim your ticket! Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-town-outing-at-cedars-corner-1110-south-akard-st-tickets-580922714477Image attachment
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