Interior designer Sara Garza, known for her dedication to preservation, successfully intervened to save a historic 1940s home in Dallas’s Oak Cliff neighborhood. After reaching out to the original owners' grandchildren, her heartfelt appeal led them to reconsider their plans to sell the property to developers. Garza’s passion for the home's rich history, including stories of its original inhabitants, inspired her design choices. She lovingly integrated vintage elements while respecting the home's legacy, illustrating the deep connection between architecture, family history, and personal identity.
We actually wrote them a letter asking for a chance to keep it standing, says Garza of her current family nest in Dallas's Oak Cliff neighborhood, the them in question being the grandchildren of the original owners of a 1940s home, who were considering selling to developers.
Meeting the grandson was such a treat, recalls the founder and principal of Dallas-based Punch World Studio. He shared stories that made us love the place even more.
History seemed to be tucked into every corner. We were told that the grandmother arrived in Dallas with 11 dollars and Stanley Marcus's phone number.
With a legacy like this, how could anyone ever tear this down?
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