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Oregon Main Street grant will back restoration of historic Craven building; other downtown projects discussed

Historic Preservation Commission (City of Dallas) · July 9, 2025
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Commissioners noted the Downtown Association secured an Oregon Main Street revitalization grant for the former Craven Brothers Hardware building (owned by Commissioner Dan Draisios). The commission also discussed the Blue Guard project and possible urban renewal funding to preserve a deteriorating grain elevator in South Dallas.

The Historic Preservation Commission reported that one of two Oregon Main Street revitalization grant applications was successful: the award will support restoration work on the former Craven Brothers Hardware building, a project owned by newly seated Commissioner Dan Draisios.

Commission Chair said the design committee helped secure the approximately $264,000 grant for the Craven/antique-mall building, and that Dan will use the money for a major restoration of the building—s…

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