The problem with living in an architecturally and culturally significant home built by a nationally known architect, for an internationally known client, is that it is an architecturally and culturally significant home built by a nationally known architect, for an internationally known client.

That's the History 101 lesson recently gleaned by Mark and Patricia Lovvorn, the owners of Stanley Marcus' former residence, at 10 Nonesuch Road in Lakewood.

When the general public and preservationists learned of the couple's plans to demolish the 70-year-old home, the uproar was deafening.

And while Stanley Marcus' younger brother, Lawrence Marcus, said he doesn't have a problem with the Lovvorn's decision to demolish the home, apparently a Dallas governmental entity does. A city effort to preserve the celebrated residence is underway. On Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. in the City Council chambers of Dallas City Hall, the city of Dallas Landmark Commission will hold a public hearing to consider initiation of the historic designation process for 10 Nonesuch Road.

"I really don't care if they tear it down," said Lawrence Marcus, who added that since the Lovvorns purchased it, they're free to do with it what they please.