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[Gypsy Heart]

Might be worth a try at gaining permission to detect




400 W. Page Avenue
Location: Ruthmede Place Neighborhood
Threat: Neglect and Demolition

Ruthmede Place neighborhood was part of Thomas Marsalis’ vision for an Oak Cliff suburb in 1873. Developed as the second addition of the Dallas Land and Loan Company, Ruthmede Place was slow to develop. The majority of the houses were built in the early 20th century and are wood frame bungalows, built in the Craftsman or Prairie style. Some earlier houses, such as the one at 400 W. Page Avenue, display Victorian characteristics. This once stately house has been boarded-up for several years with an out-of-state owner. Serious deterioration is occurring while the house continues to sit vacant

 

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[Baggins]

Just came across this...will try looking into it....
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[texan connection]

I Love that word "Bungalow"

 

[pyledriver]

That property is in the process of being sold by the City of Dallas to a private owner. I'm told they are in the closing stages and that I should wait and contact the new owner. Unfortunately they didn't tell me how long to wait! LOL....

 

[texan connection]

Ive got some bare floor in Calvert at a old stoor with the same circumstances, I know its loaded but just have to wait out the tax sale Its been delinguent for 10 yrs.

 

[lastleg]

In '83 I carried mail out of Station A and found locations to come back and
try later. In those days metal detectors were a novelty and were usually
welcomed if you were well groomed and not obnoxiuos. I remember
finding a sterling ring and barber dime on Page St. There were friendly
neighbors who brought their kids out to watch the dig. All gone now are
the friendly smiles for the Oak Cliff I knew then is saturated by immigrants
with scowls for the uninitiated in gang warfare. A side note: in 1964-5 I
lived in an old style boarding house on Page. We all gathered around the
table for breakfast and took a sack lunch they gave you to our jobs since
that was the accepted way to earn our keep. I feel for the youngsters nowdays
who have not had the chance to see what a well-behaved society was like . . .
now Lee Harvey had already met his fate when I moved in.