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David Preziosi

Dale Sellers of Phoenix 1

Authentic Person Historic preservation and restoration work can be a very challenging business. Thankfully, Texas has Phoenix 1 Restoration and Construction Ltd. which has become the premiere construction company for preservation projects of all sizes. Dale Sellers started the company…

William Pittman

Authentic person Texas’First Black Architect Designer of Dallas’ Knights of Pythias Temple by David Preziosi William Sidney Pittman was a trailblazer for Black architects in the early 1900s. He designed over 50 substantial buildings during his 28-year career. The commissions…

Texas Historical Foundation presentation at the Aldredge House in Dallas
Many are familiar with the Texas Historical Commission and the great work they have done to promote and preserve the history of Texas. Many are probably not as familiar with the Texas Historical Foundation, what they do, and how they were once connected with the Commission. In 1953, the Texas Legislature established the Texas State

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