Here’s a small part of what Preservation Dallas released on Friday, Deep Ellum as a whole was included. I have also enclosed a link to a video slideshow that closely relates to this that I recently came across.

The 2007 list of Dallas’
Most Endangered Historic Places

Deep Ellum

Location: Commerce, Elm, and Main streets
Threat: Demolition and Incompatible New Construction

It is the city’s largest collection of early 20th century commercial storefronts, reflecting what was the center for Texas blues and jazz in the 1920s and 30s. With multiple businesses closing in recent years, increased development pressure spurred by the construction of the new Dallas Area Rapid Transit rail station, and no city historic overlay in place, Deep Ellum is ripe for demolition. While historic district designations have been drafted, property owners have declined designation. Currently zoning allows for much larger buildings as much as 15-stories tall to replace the 1 and 2-story buildings that characterize much of the area. Property owners are encouraged to reinitiate historical designation or seek other appropriate sources of protection.

for more info visit Preservation Dallas

Deep Ellum Development Video