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2026 Hidden Gems Home Tour

November 14, 2026 - November 14, 2026 11:00 am

Our Home Tour is BACK and we are so excited to celebrate with you across Dallas on Saturday, November 14! This year we are exploring select, unique, and hidden gems across the city.

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The FA Brown Farmstead

Believed to be the oldest, unaltered farmhouse on its original site in the city. This circa 1880 two story, five bay wood structure is uncharacteristically large and well detailed for a North Texas farmhouse of the period. It was built by Tennessee native Francis Asbury Brown, and was a working dairy farm that he and his son tended. Much of the farmland was sold after F.A.’s death in 1922. The home stayed in the family for nearly a century until 1985 when ownership was passed to the Historic Preservation League, Inc.

The Origami House

Also known as the Barthel House. Designed by architect John Barthel in 1959 as his personal home, it is recognized for its folded-plate roof line and distinctive integration into the wooded landscape. The Origami House is considered a significant example of site-specific modernist design in the region.

The Bianchi House

This distinctive brick Mission Revival Style house was designed by noted Dallas architects Lang & Witchell in 1912 for Italian sculptor Didaco Bianchi and his wife Ida. The stunning interior plasterwork and pilasters, unique to this style, were designed and constructed by Bianchi himself. Significant piers support the massive and intricately carved mantelpiece, while its distinctive “Alamo”-style parapet adorns the front façade. The home received awards and accolades, including “House of the Future” at the 1936 Centennial Exposition, due to its advanced ventilation, plumbing, and electrical systems.

The Alexander Mansion

Built in 1904 for Charles H. Alexander, a businessman and civic leader, the Mansion is one of the few remaining homes from what was once known as “Dallas’s Avenue of the Elite.” Its tall Corinthian columns, elegant porches, and handcrafted details reflect the optimism and sophistication of early 20th-century Dallas. But beyond its beauty, the Mansion tells the stories of the families who lived there—the Alexanders, Clarks, and Blairs—and the changing city around them. In 1930, just as Ross Avenue was giving way to commercial sprawl, the Dallas Woman’s Forum purchased the Mansion. That single decision saved the house and gave it new purpose.

The Rolling Rock House

This incredibly restored home in Highland Meadows has been featured on the White Rock Home Tour and is full of ’50s midcentury modern charm. This house is full of hidden charms, from the custom door to the vintage record collection, to the incredible care in every corner.

VIP Party

Additionally, we will be hosting a FIRST LOOK at the inside of Shannon Wynne’s Durant House on Thursday, November 12 from 6pm-9pm. This is a VIP Party for Preservation Dallas and will feature a talk from Russell Buchanan – the architect behind the design. We will have complimentary drinks and light bites for the event.

Tickets to the VIP party also include free entry to our Home Tour on November 14. Get Your VIP Tickets Here!

SPONSORS

Looking to join us as a sponsor for our Preservation Dallas Home Tour? Visit the link below to learn more about our sponsorship levels! Tickets to both the Home Tour and the VIP Party are included with your sponsorship! Become a Sponsor Today!