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Current News
The Rebirth of Ellis Alley
With the ending of the American Civil War in 1865, new Texas laws granted ex-slaves the opportunity to own property, and pay property tax.
One of those former slaves, Isabel Scott, purchased property in Ellis Alley. Her great-granddaughter, Nettie Brooks Hinton, still lives on the East Side and continues to support the long-time effort to rehabilitate what is left of the historic Ellis Alley enclave.
Regular window maintenance/repair can offer long-term investment
One of the most important character-defining features of an older home is the wood window.
Although there's been a lot of marketing expounding on the benefits of energy-efficient replacement windows, there are drawbacks. Newer windows must be replaced as they deteriorate every 10 to 20 years — even with a lifetime guarantee. And often, the homeowner must retrofit a replacement window that is not the same as the original size, which diminishes the original character of the home.
Read more: Regular window maintenance/repair can offer long-term investment
A taste of California roadside architecture in Texas
In today's world, much of the architectural and urban design discussion about commercial design addresses more intimatebuilding details that assist in attracting pedestrian customers. This is the type of customer who prefers to patronize neighborhood businesses, such as the local bakery or coffee shop.
Read more: A taste of California roadside architecture in Texas
