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You could own this darling historic building in downtown Dallas

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A unique and historic building in downtown Dallas is up for grabs: The Purse Building, ideally situated across the street from Dallas' No. 1 tourist destination Dealey Plaza, is now for sale..

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The Grand Dame of Dallas​

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The 116- year-old Purse Building is taking its claim as a leading player in the Dallas' West End revival.  The Purse Buildings restoration has reversed years of accumulated neglect, taking the historic building back to her original glory and positioning it at the center of the Dallas West End Revival.

Dallas Business Journal

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Best Real Estate Deal Award Winner

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With developer Wildcat Management at the helm, the building saw a complete interior demolition and some of the property's original floors and materials revealed. The preservation of the facility, built in 1905 and vacant since 1990...​

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BisNow

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​Dallas' Historic West End Is Ready To Compete On Price And Its Coolness Factor

 

In the 20th century, the West End's brick-adorned real estate served as a backdrop to the famed Bonnie and Clyde saga and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. 

Paper City​

 

Dallas’Historic Purse Building and its Ghost Signage Being Restored by Woman Developer With a Downtown Plan

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An old furniture wholesaler store in the West End had been sitting vacant and boarded up for 30 years before commercial developer Tanya Ragan...

Dallas Business Journal

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​RENOVATION  REINVENTION

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Working Downtown for nearly a decade, Tanya Ragan is kicking off the second phase of the refurbishment of her latest project: The West End's iconic Purse Building. 12.

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TOWERS

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Still Cool After All these Years, The Purse Building Gets Its Second Chance

 

Ragan understands why some buildings don't survie, and how old buildings endure upgrades that are often not flattering and can hide critical flaws.

CandysDirt.com

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​Tanya Ragan launches restoration of historic Purse Building in Dallas' West End

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"The offices are central - so close to downtown and the core.  You can hop on DART or you can walk outside and still see cobbled streets." Ragan says.

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An integral piece of Dallas' history is up for sale.​

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There is a unique opportunity to own a integral piece of Dallas history: The Purse Building in downtown Dallas is up for sale.

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Dallas Business Journal

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Most Inspiring Leaders

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Ragan has a special place in her heart for downtown. The Minnesota native says she’s been downtown for 15 years and is currently involved in several ventures in the area. Since 2014, her real estate firm, Wildcat Management has owned the historic Purse Building.

(photo credit: Jake Dean)

CandysDirty.com

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Born And BRED: Dallas Business Journal Best Real Estate Deals of 2019 Awards

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When Tanya Ragan has an idea, there’s no stopping her. The real estate developer behind Wildcat Management has used her tireless will to breathe new life into...

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Dallas Business Journal

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West End anchored by history, infused with innovation

 

Redeveloping the Purse Building. Each of the historic West End building's six floors, some of which are ready for tenants, features large windows, high ceilings and wood floors.  What does it take to redevelop a historic property.

Dallas Morning News

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Navigating ‘boys’ club’ of Dallas Real Estate

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Tanya Ragan, who is developing the historic Purse Building says, she's "a little fish in the pond"  No one would ever accuse Ragan of not being firmly grounded in the place she does business. 

BisNow​

 

This Week's Dallas-Fort Worth Deal Sheet

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Wildcat Management, local real estate developer Tanya Ragan's company, has completed the first phase of its rehab of the Purse Building.

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BisNow

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Purse Building Joins Other Efforts To Revitalize West End

 

Renovation of the historic, and long vacant Purse Building joins a slew of projects intended to revitalize Dallas' West End. The project, soon to be the tallest building in the West End when it opens in early 2019...

The Dallas Morning News

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Century-old Tower Getting Makeover

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Work has begun to turn one of downtown Dallas' oldest buildings into a new generation of offices.  The project should take 15 to 18 months to wrap up.

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Dallas Morning News

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Two more historic buildings hit the market in Dallas’ West End​

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The six-story, 65,000-square-foot brick and timber building had been empty for almost 20 years when Tanya Ragan of Wildcat Management purchased the property and began making upgrades to the lower floors..

Dallas Business Journal

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Historic Purse Building - Explore this Downtown Dallas Gem.

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Best Real Estate Deal - Award Winner Located in downtown Dallas’ flourishing West End Historic District, the Purse Building located at 601 Elm Street is a 65,000-square-foot architectural landmark.

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BisNow​

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​Is Downtown Dallas the Most Recession-Proof, Design Forward Market in DFW?

 

When it comes to what DFW submarkets will thrive in the next recession Downtown Dallas is a top contender with its stock of historic buildings and affordable lease rates.

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Architectural Digest

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​Purse Building Lives to See Another Day

 

The Historic Purse Building Dowtown Dallas is being restored by real estate investor Tanya Ragan. "I'm inspired by projects that have a level of impact. This building is the entry to the West End, " Ragan told PaperCity Dallas. 

CultureMap Dallas​

 

Historical building in Downtown Dallas' West End opens for tenant tours

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"We're creating an atmosphere that is a fine balance between paying homage to history and being cutting edge," Ragan says.

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Dallas Morning News

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Breaking Out of the Corporate Office Box

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“We got interest as soon as we started working on the building,” said investor Tanya Ragan, who earlier this year started a fix-up program on the Elm Street structure. 

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D Magazine

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​Wildcat Management's $15M Renovation of the West End's Purse Building

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Wildcat Management breaks the Purse Building's 30-year vacancy with a major renovation of the historic office building.

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Costar

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​Tech-Savvy Offices Coming to Historic West End Building

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$15 Million redevelopment will capitalize on the "Smart Cities" Initiative underway in the Dallas' West End.

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