Old East Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Cristler-Rodgers House

Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 14, 2020

1. Cristler-Rodgers House Marker

Inscription.

Constructed in 1923, this was originally the home of Dr. J. H. Cristler, who came to Dallas in 1911 after assisting in the organization of Childress County. Beginning in 1938, the home was occupied by Dr. Cristler's daughter, Edna, and her husband, J. Woodall Rodgers, Mayor of Dallas from 1939 to 1947. Exhibiting influences of the Prairie School and Mediterranean styles of architecture, the house remained in the Cristler - Rodgers family until 1959.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989

Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6660.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.

Location. 32° 48.586′ N, 96° 45.604′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in Old East Dallas. Marker is on Swiss Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5750 Swiss Avenue, Dallas TX 75214, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harris-Savage House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); William B. Lipscomb Elementary School (approx. ¼ mile away); Robert and Marie Stubbs House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Aldredge House (approx. 0.3 miles

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away); Swiss Avenue (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Louis Wagner Home (approx. half a mile away); Munger Place Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Woodrow Wilson High School (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.

More about this marker. The contributor received permission from the home owner to approach the porch and photograph the marker close up.

Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 14, 2020

2. Cristler-Rodgers House Marker

Cristler-Rodgers House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 14, 2020

3. Cristler-Rodgers House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 289 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.