South Boulevard/Park Row in Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
South Boulevard-Park Row Historic District
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 Commission. (Marker Number 6884.)
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Juanita Craft House (approx. 0.4 miles away); John C. McCoy (approx. 0.9 miles away); Richard M. Gano, CSA (approx. 0.9 miles away); WRR Radio (approx. 0.9 miles away); A Tribute to Texas Women in the Civil War (approx. 0.9 miles away); Old City Park (approx. one mile away); Miller Log Cabin (approx. one mile away); State Fair of Texas (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.
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 555 times since then and 148 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.