Union Station - Dallas, Texas

ARCHITEXAS, as a corporate member of Preservation Dallas, had the opportunity to lead a guided tour of the Dallas Union Station on Thursday, June 18, 2010. Leading the tour were Jay Firsching, Senior Historic Preservation Specialist, and Emily Simon, Historic Preservation Specialist of ARCHITEXAS.

ARCHITEXAS provided historic preservation consultation services to Woodbine Development Corporation in conjunction with their architect, McCall Design Group of San Francisco, CA, and Engstrom Design Group of San Rafael, CA. Responsibilities included a building analysis to identify significant historic elements, research at the state and national level regarding the building’s history, and design consultation to ensure the building complies with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the treatment of Historic Properties.

The building was fully rehabilitated according to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings and now serves as a special events and dining venue.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE HISTORY OF THE DALLAS UNION STATION, CLICK ON THIS LINK.