THIS MAGNIFICENT HISTORIC HAL THOMSON HOME  

This magnificent, historic Hal Thomson home was built for Edward T. Keck, Chairman and President of Dallas Power and Light. It was acquired by the current residents in 1980 who hired another prestigious Dallas architect, George Sebastian, to expand the home and preserve the Thomson & Swaine integrity of the original design. Mr. Sebastian teamed up with the renowned John Aston Perkins to continue the simplicity of this unique Georgian design utilizing only three materials, brick walls, slate roof and wood trim.

They continued the Hal Thomson attention to detail with fine moldings, hardwood floors, Burl Walnut paneling and stunning mantels for the four fireplaces. In 1932, the home was featured in Dallas Hospitality Magazine and will be one of the prominent homes featured in the forthcoming book by the Friends of the Highland Park Library that traces the history of Highland Park and some important homes and their architects. This five thousand square foot home is a two story, center entry and hall plan with spiral stair that returns around a sitting area overlooking the front yard from the second floor. The living areas include a large living room with magnificent fireplace and mantel, a walnut wood paneled library featuring book shelves on all walls and another charming fireplace, a very spacious den overlooking a delightful patio of Pennsylvania Greenstone, swimming pool and Naud Burnett landscaping.

Next to the den is a large breakfast room overlooking the back yard and included as a part of a very large kitchen with big butler’s pantry. Upstairs is the spacious master suite with fireplace, large walk-in closets, lovely bath areas and very large bedroom. There are four additional bedrooms with three baths. The current resident has the original blueprint plans as well as the plans for the addition and will leave them for the next owner together with some interesting historical information regarding the property.

Amenities include: Highland Park.

Built in 1927.

2 stories, 5,240 approximate square feet.

22x16 - Living Room, 1 Level.

28x19 - Living Room, 1 Level.

18x16 - Dining Room, 1 Level.

13x13 - Kitchen, 1 Level.

15x8 - Eating Area, 1 Level.