Douglas Newby Insights - Page 52
First Highrise in Dallas Across from Swiss Avenue Gates
The first highrise apartments in Dallas were built in what is now the Jefferson Peak Historic District by a Brooklyn developer. Here you see the Viola Courts across from Swiss Avenue.
No One Said People Know How to Drive in Snow in Dallas
Even the professional drivers spin their wheels for hours on slight inclines of snow and ice. Buses got backed up, cars were doing two mile an hour donuts and spectators were falling down on the ice laughing.
High School Girls Make First Snow Angel When it Snowed in Dallas
Occasionally it will snow in Dallas. Sometimes even a deep snow. This snow angel shows the sudden winter in Dallas.
Sustainability is Discussed at Architecture Forum
In a small room at the edge of Uptown, an architectural panel led by architect Gary Cunningham discussed architecture and sustainability. Notable architects in attendance included Ron Wommack, Bryce Wiggins and Cliff Welch.
Ken Malcolmson, SMU Alumni Board Chairman, Hosts Famous Athletes
Mayor Leppert Come to NCPA Reception to Hear Senator Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles
Mayor Tom Leppert, who has made a very positive impact on Dallas and the city’s health, continues to show interest in the nation’s economic health. Here, he is pictured with NCPA founder and economist Dr. John Goodman.
Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles
The humorous insights of former Senator Alan Simpson and the southern charm and insight of former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles turned a very serious subject, their work as co-chairmen of the President’s debt reduction committee, into an entertaining and enlightening discussion.
Vaquero Neighborhood in Westlake
The Vaquero neighborhood in Westlake is the home of many of the nation’s most successful athletes, business owners and young families.
No Wonder Eddie Robinson was Hall of Fame Baseball Player and Equally Successful Baseball General Manager
At the DeGolyer Library at Southern Methodist University, Eddie Robinson kept the audience laughing as he talked, told stories, incidents and episodes related in his book.
Tom Grieve
Ranger broadcaster and former Major League Baseball player Tom Grieve came to talk at a book signing to honor Hall of Fame baseball player Eddie Robinson who had a tremendous impact on his life in baseball, both as a player and in the front office of the Texas Rangers. His son, Ben Grieve, is also a former star Major League Baseball player who lives in University Park.
