Make this Historic Home Tour part of a fun Mother’s Day weekend! Preservation Park Cities is excited to present its annual Historic Home Tour presented by Benchmark Bank to be held on Friday, May 9, 2025.
This annual Historic Home Tour offers an exquisite look into some of the most beautiful residential architecture, interior design and landscapes in the Park Cities. This event celebrates homes that have been preserved or remodeled while maintaining the beautiful aesthetic of the Highland Park and University Park neighborhoods.
From small cottages to larger estates, the home tour is a small window into the past, a celebration of those who share the community’s values, and a wonderful treat for those who appreciate historic architecture.
This year's Tour offers an intimate look into three unique Park Cities residences. From enduring Tudor masterpieces to the allure of traditional architecture, witness the meticulous efforts of these homeowners in preserving and updating these neighborhood treasures. In walking through these homes, you will be impressed with how each owner has seamlessly blended original charm with modern elements for today’s lifestyles while maintaining architectural integrity.
Proceeds from the Historic Home Tour benefit Preservation Park Cities whose mission is to preserve and promote the history, architecture, aesthetics and cultural traditions of the Park Cities.
We invite you to join us to celebrate these homes and homeowners in the name of historic preservation as we generate awareness of the role history and preservation play in enhancing the quality of life for everyone who lives and works in the Park Cities communities.
Presenting Sponsor: Benchmark Bank & Title
Who: 2025 Home Tour Co-Chairs: Cory Bowen and Krista Porteous
Preservation Park Cities 2024-2025 President: Alisa Sell
What: Preservation Park Cities Historic Home Tour
Happening in person, these homes showcase different architectural styles with rich history and wonderful examples of how architecturally significant homes can be renovated to fit the needs of today.
The homes on tour are listed here with each home’s sponsor:
4036 McFarlin Boulevard. Sponsor: Bean Co. Homes
4301 Windsor Parkway. Sponsor: Meredith Ferrell Group
4302 Overhill Drive. Sponsor: Evan Beale MD
When: Friday, May 9, 2025 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm
Cost: Tickets are sold online only. No tickets sold at the door. $35.00 per person in advance and $45 day-of tour, if there are any left. Limited number available online only: https://preservationparkcities.org/hometour
For more information contact: hometour@preservationparkcities.org
Home Tour Sponsors:
Home Tour Presenting Sponsor: Benchmark Bank & Title
Regional Magazine Sponsor: D Home
Community Magazine Sponsor: The Good Life Park Cities
Underwriters Party Sponsor: M. M. Moore
Homes on the Tour:
The descriptions of the homes are by Joan Clark and are also online on the Preservation Park Cities website here: https://preservationparkcities.org/homes-on-tour .
4036 McFarlin sponsored by Bean Co. Homes
Step Inside a Stunning Spanish Revival Treasure
This beautifully reimagined 1920s Spanish Revival home is a standout on this year’s Home Tour—and a rare chance to step inside a piece of architectural history. With its iconic Ludowici red tile roof and original cast stone entry surround, the home is a striking example of early 20th-century design thoughtfully preserved for modern living.
When the current owners purchased the home in 2020, it had never been updated—making it a rare blank slate. Recognizing the potential in its original layout and gracious proportions, they partnered with noted architect William Briggs and builders Ben Coats and Brad Bean to breathe new life into the property. Their renovation honors the home’s heritage while creating warm, livable spaces for a modern blended family.
4301 Windsor Parkway sponsored by Meredith Ferrell Group
A Fresh Take on a Classic Colonial Revival
Originally built in the 1940s, this University Park Colonial Revival has been lovingly transformed by current owners Sterling and Rob Evans into a modern family home that honors its classic roots. Drawn to the home’s potential and generous footprint, the Evans purchased the property in 2022 and embarked on a thoughtful two-year renovation with architect Harris Briggs and contractor Carolyn Isler.
From the charming herringbone brick walkway and columned entry to the distinctive red shingle roof and dormer windows, the exterior sets a timeless tone. Inside, the traditional central hall floorplan has been reimagined for contemporary living while maintaining the home’s character and elegance.
Graceful architectural features—like newly added Roman arches and a functional bar and wine area—enhance the flow of the main floor, while a complete reconfiguration of living and dining spaces adds both personality and practicality. The upstairs bedrooms and third-floor retreat offer space for the entire family, including hidden playrooms, private workspaces, and cozy gathering areas.
With layered textures, natural light, and a serene palette carried throughout, this home is a standout example of how classic architecture can be refreshed for modern family life.
4302 Overhill Drive sponsored by Evan Beale MD
A Whimsical Tudor by Fooshee and Cheek
Designed in 1928 by renowned architectural duo Fooshee and Cheek, this English Arts & Crafts Tudor is a rare Highland Park treasure. Built for Newton Flippen—brother of Highland Park developer Edgar Flippen—the home sits on a prime lot along Overhill Drive and remains remarkably intact after nearly a century.
The architecture is rich with storybook charm: a gabled entrance, original timbering and plaster, and a front façade that beautifully blends masonry and fieldstone. Inside, the original floor plan still stands, and handcrafted details—from Gothic arches to stained glass windows—reflect the artisanal care of a bygone era.
The current owners, the Goodwin family, have embraced and preserved the home’s historic character while showcasing an eclectic blend of artwork, family heirlooms, and antiques. From the barrel-vaulted loggia and intimate library to the serene upstairs bedrooms and expansive backyard that slopes down to Turtle Creek, the home offers a glimpse into the elegance and craftsmanship of 1920s Dallas.
Overview:
• The purpose of the annual Historic Home Tour is to showcase architecturally and historically significant homes of the Park Cities and illustrate how these homes have been restored or remodeled to serve the lifestyle needs of families today.
• The Historic Home Tour, Distinguished Speaker Luncheon and the Park Cities Car Show are the organization’s only fundraisers each year. The proceeds are allocated to help further our mission to celebrate and promote the preservation of Park Cities architecture, history, aesthetics, and cultural traditions.
• The organization landmarks architecturally and historically significant homes in the Park Cities, some of which are on the Historic Home Tour.
• Members of the organization enjoy historic and preservation oriented educational programs.
Preservation Park Cities Mission:
PPC mission is to preserve and promote the history, architecture, aesthetics, and cultural traditions of the Park Cities. Proceeds of the Distinguished Speaker Luncheon, Historic Home Tour and the Classic and Antique Car Show will be used to preserve and maintain the Park Cities House at Dallas Heritage Village, support the new PPC archives at the University Park Library, fund landmarking initiatives, award scholarships to Highland Park High School graduating seniors planning to study architecture or history and fund the Distinguished Chair for History at Highland Park High School. Membership in PPC is open to the community. For more information visit www.preservationparkcities.org