Charles Dilbeck Architect Designed Home
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Charles Dilbeck was a prolific architect, much loved and currently featured at the Meadows Museum's architecture exhibit Crafting Traditions. This four-bedroom Dilbeck home across the street from Williams Park was designed in 1934 next to another architectural masterpiece, the home designed by David Williams for the mayor of University Park in 1932. Having the best work of Charles Dilbeck and David Williams side by side allows these architectural landmarks to define this period of Dallas and the architectural legacy of each other. Charles Dilbeck introduced indigenous Texas design and materials to Dallas architecture, the same years as David Williams.
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The round brick columns, balconies, oversized fireplaces, verandas, hand-carved newel and other handcrafted details and fixtures are found in both homes. Charles Dilbeck, at 3819 McFarlin and in his later work, draws from an eclectic mix of European traditions that give this home its distinctive charm. The home is relaxed, playful and elegant in its use of space and forms. You will find a large kitchen with a fireplace opening up to a commodious family room. Formal rooms and very spacious library are contrasted with eccentric Dilbeck nooks, crannies and a basement. Dilbeck's trademark tumbled brick is used as the exterior surface.
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Inside you will find polished plank floors, herringbone designed ceilings and refined plaster walls impregnated with a recurring design that makes the walls themselves look like a piece of art. The home has been renovated, preserving the original detail and character but includes an eight-burner Wolf stove and other excellent appliances in the kitchen, and creating bathrooms and closets that do not interrupt the flow of the home but add comfort and luxury.
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