Greenland Hills
The M Streets are one of the most talked about neighborhoods in Dallas and have been for decades. Majestic oak and pecan trees shade streets featuring historic Tudor Revival, Colonial and Craftsman homes. It is beautifully intact reflecting its 1923 roots. This is due to efforts, led by the neighbors, to create a conservation district…
When I spoke to David Griffin & Co agent, Lori Ericsson, about this week’s Highlight Home of the Week sponsored by Senior Loan Officer Lisa Peters of First Horizon, she said, “It’s a wonderful house in a great location — Greenland Hills! And it shows really well: better than the pictures.” And you’re not gonna believe the price. What…
Greenland Hills is winding up its year of Centennial celebrations by partnering with Preservation Dallas on their neighborhood home tour this Saturday. Any lover of historic homes will find this to be one of the most charming home tours in town. What is now Greenland Hills was originally bought by a traveling salesman Elmer J.…
Greenland Hills is celebrating its centennial this year! Known as the original M Streets, the neighborhood was developed from 98 acres of the Bennett farm in 1923 by brothers Frank and Fletcher McNeny. They were smart businessmen and ensured the Interurban streetcar and bus lines extended into their development which attracted young professionals looking for…
Mr. Wylie Holt often smelled of bread. The longtime route salesman for Mrs. Baird’s Bakery — 20 years, in fact — probably couldn’t help spending some time on the bakery floor, seeing up close and personal the product he proudly sold to area grocery stores and local marts. When the old Mrs. Baird’s plant was…
