4917 Junius Street

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• Original Owner: Owen Hughes, President of O’Rourke Construction Co. and influential builder in Dallas whose firm erected the city’s first steel skyscraper, the Praetorian, the Dallas Union Terminal, and the Scottish Rite Cathedral, among many other city landmarks and residences.

  Much of the interior of the house remains largely unchanged since 1914, including all original light fixtures, beautiful quarter-sawn oak trim in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright, which has never been painted or refinished, gilded plaster fixtures, two Rookwood-style fireplaces, solid brass push-button light switches, and quarter-sawn white oak floors on the first and second floors. Original beveled glass pocket doors separate the dining room from the den.

  The house has a rich history—only four owners have resided here. The first and second owners remained in the house while renting out rooms from 1929 through the mid-70s. The third owners, Francis Shaner and Carolyn Lee Jones, purchased the home in 1976 and personally restored much of the exterior and recasted the original cement planters on the front porch. As you explore the more recently renovated kitchen and primary bath, keep an eye out for thoughtful and appropriate touches. The current owners also restored the ½ bathroom under the stairs and added a tranquil goldfish pond in the backyard.