South Boulevard/Park Row in Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
South Boulevard-Park Row Historic District
Photographed by Kayla Harper, September 11, 2020
1. South Boulevard-Park Row Historic District Marker
This neighborhood is one of the few remaining intact residential districts which reflect the early twentieth century suburban development of Dallas. Construction of homes in this vicinity began soon after the Jewish Temple Emanuel El was moved here in 1913 from its downtown location. Many early residents of the neighborhood were prominent leaders of the Dallas Jewish community. Included in the district are homes designed by the leading area architects of the time. The structures feature a variety of popular architectural influences, representing details of the Midwestern Prairie, Mission Revival, Classical Revival, and Georgian styles.
A gradual migration of area residents to newer suburban developments began following the end of World War II. During the 1950s, the South Boulevard-Park Row neighborhood became the home of many prominent Black leaders of the Dallas area. Residents here have included educators, lawyers, merchants, clergymen, doctors, and business executives. Since the early twentieth century the neighborhood has been a symbol of the growth, prosperity, and vitality of Dallas.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture.
Location. 32° 46.084′ N, 96° 46.306′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in South Boulevard/Park Row. It is at the intersection of South Boulevard and Atlanta Street, on the left when traveling north on South Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dallas TX 75215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Juanita Craft House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dr. Edgar Ewell Ward (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hall of Negro Life (approx. 0.9 miles away); John C. McCoy (approx. 0.9 miles away);
Photographed by Kayla Harper, September 11, 2020
2. South Boulevard-Park Row Historic District Marker
Photographed by Kayla Harper, September 11, 2020
3. Reverse of South Boulevard-Park Row Historic District Marker
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places and a list of Life Members
Photographed by Kayla Harper, September 11, 2020
4. Dallas Landmark South Boulevard/Park Row District
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,492 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 14, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
