5011 Tremont Street

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Sponsored by Kim Bentley, Coldwell Banker APEX Realtors

Plans for this unique story and a half “Acadian” style cottage began in earnest with the building permit submission in the fall of 1907, with costs of $2,260. With the groom, Rufus B. Wallace, and the bride Ella Miller, the daughter of John J. Miller (a well known Dallas citizen and ex-Confederate soldier), moving in to this honeymoon cottage shortly after marrying. Mr. Wallace, a proof-reader and printer, passed away in 1946 but Ella continued to live here until the 1950’s, regaling neighborhood kids with the true story of how a creek used to flow where this home stands.

Roughly twenty five years ago, another previous owner expanded into the extremely large original attic to create 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a common area. The downstairs layout must have changed but original features of the home include the fireplace, seven panel door in the dining room, claw foot tub, and hardwood floors. The ornate copper shower ring in the downstairs half bath was created by a well known local artist, Scott Williams in the 1990’s. The current owners are newer to the neighborhood and are looking forward to adding their own touches to this beautiful home and ensuring it’s future is solid.