Old East Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Alexander Mansion
Setting for glittering social life in early 20th Century. Built 1906 on most remote edge of Dallas, by a businessman, C. H. Alexander, at a cost of $125,000.
Acquired 1930 by the Dallas Woman's Forum; restored and redecorated in 1967.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 6587.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 32° 48.264′ N, 96° 46.738′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in Old East Dallas. Marker is on Ross Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4607 Ross Avenue, Dallas TX 75204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Matthew's Cathedral (approx. half a mile away); Munger Avenue Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); Munger Place Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Louis Wagner Home (approx. 0.7 miles away); Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (approx. ¾ mile away); Grace United Methodist Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Swiss Avenue (approx. 0.8 miles away); Freedman's Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.
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