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City of Dallas leaders are considering a proposal to abandon City Hall and its public plaza, which will inevitably lead to its demolition. Demolishing this architectural icon would be an irreversible loss for our city, erasing a landmark recognized worldwide for its form, engineering, and vision. City Hall is not just a building, it represents our shared history, our commitment to progress, ambition for excellence, and our reputation as a world class city.

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Protecting the history and culture of Dallas

Founded in 1972, we are a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of our city’s historic buildings, neighborhoods and places. We do so by championing initiatives that value the history and culture of places throughout the community, enhancing the quality of life and economic development of our great city.


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Preservation Dallas is at Dallas, Texas.
2 weeks ago
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It's #northtexasgivingday today and we are *so* close to our goals!

We are so thankful for all of the thoughtful giving and we can't lie - it made us feel a little emotional this morning 🥹

Thank you to all who have given and all who are giving today to help us continue to make sure that #Dallas is a community that values architecture, history, and culture. ❤️ We truly cannot do it without you.

THANK YOU!

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Preservation Dallas is at Dallas, Texas.
3 weeks ago
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Can you tell this video was made without the use of AI?✍️😅

In our defense, North Texas Giving Day is approaching and we know the impact of your dollars on the community. Every dollar you give to Preservation Dallas allows us to continue our mission of education and advocacy across the city. From workshops to classes to our own Dallas City Hall, we put your dollars to work across Dallas.

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Become a Historic House Specialist!

Join Preservation Dallas for our Historic House Specialist Seminar, a two-day deep dive into the architecture, history, and preservation of Dallas' historic homes and neighborhoods.

Learn from local experts as we explore architectural styles, historic and conservation districts, researching the history of a home, preservation practices, and more.

📅 October 15–16, 2026
🎓 8 hours of MCE credit available through MetroTex Association of REALTORS®

Whether you're a Realtor, homeowner, designer, preservation professional, or simply someone who loves Dallas history and architecture, we'd love to have you join us.

Registration is now open! Visit the link below to register today!

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Become a Historic House Specialist! Join Preservation Dallas for our Historic House Specialist Seminar, a two-day deep dive into the architecture, history, and preservation of Dallas historic homes and neighborhoods. Learn from local experts as we explore architectural styles, historic and conservation districts, researching the history of a home, preservation practices, and more. 📅 October 15–16, 2026 🎓 8 hours of MCE credit available through MetroTex Association of REALTORS® Whether youre a Realtor, homeowner, designer, preservation professional, or simply someone who loves Dallas history and architecture, wed love to have you join us. Registration is now open! Visit the link below to register today! https://portal.metrotex.com/courses-and-events?event_id=4a0156c0-9722-11f1-95fb-011e4801f746
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🏛️ SURPRISE Y'all! Our Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2027 Preservation Achievement Awards! 🏛️

From September 1 through December 31, 2026, we’re celebrating the best in historic preservation across Dallas. If you’ve led or been part of a project that honors the past while shaping the future, this is your moment to shine.

Award Categories Include:
Residential Historic Property: Rehabilitation or Adaptive Reuse
Commercial or Mixed Use: Rehabilitation or Adaptive Reuse
Institutional (School, Non-Profit, Religious Center): Rehabilitation or Adaptive Reuse
Historic Landscape or Park: Rehabilitation
New Construction/Infill: Within a historic or conservation district
Sustainability: Projects that reuse historic materials or focus on eco-impact

Whether it’s a beautifully restored landmark or a thoughtfully revitalized space, we want to recognize the work that preserves our city’s unique character for future generations. Submit your nominations today!

For achievement award project nominations, please visit 👉 form.jotform.com/262435531446153
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🏛️ SURPRISE Yall! Our Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2027 Preservation Achievement Awards! 🏛️ From September 1 through December 31, 2026, we’re celebrating the best in historic preservation across Dallas. If you’ve led or been part of a project that honors the past while shaping the future, this is your moment to shine. Award Categories Include: Residential Historic Property: Rehabilitation or Adaptive Reuse Commercial or Mixed Use: Rehabilitation or Adaptive Reuse Institutional (School, Non-Profit, Religious Center): Rehabilitation or Adaptive Reuse Historic Landscape or Park: Rehabilitation New Construction/Infill: Within a historic or conservation district Sustainability: Projects that reuse historic materials or focus on eco-impact Whether it’s a beautifully restored landmark or a thoughtfully revitalized space, we want to recognize the work that preserves our city’s unique character for future generations. Submit your nominations today! For achievement award project nominations, please visit 👉 https://form.jotform.com/262435531446153 For honor or special recognition to groups or individuals, please visit 👉 https://form.jotform.com/262435531446153
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