The Outlaw of Perry Heights

Otto and Norma Beutel married in 1916 and moved into a home on Hood St. in Dallas. Along with Norma’s mother and brother, the household soon added a daughter, Betty G, and a son, Jack Allender Beutel. In 1928, the four members of the young family moved to 4338 Vandelia St. in Perry Heights. Otto …

Save Perry Heights

“Fighting for your neighborhood is just a part of living in this area of town,” said Wendell Patterson, incoming president of the Perry Heights Association, an Oaklawn neighborhood interested in the proposed ordinance. “If you don’t fight, you’ll wake up some morning and find you’re being bulldozed.” February 10, 1986 The proposed ordinance he was …

Marvelously Modern in a 1930’s bungalow

Austin and Chris moved into their 1931 bungalow on Vandelia in 2020 and have already transformed the house into a stylish home. The house reflects the young couple’s fresh sense of style. It’s also a testament to how to retain the charm of the past while still accommodating modern needs. As soon as they saw …