Cedars in Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Park Cities Heritage House
c. 1908
| — | Original Location: Highland Park, Texas | — |
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
1. Park Cities Heritage House Marker
The Park Cities Heritage House was among the oldest houses remaining in Highland Park when it was moved to this site in 1986. Michael Costello, who constructed the house in 1908, was a road superintendent for the Houston & Texas Central Railroad and later served as fire marshal and city secretary for the new town of Highland Park. Originally located at 3500 Lexington, the house is a typical American four-square, with low-pitched hipped roof, wide overhanging eaves, and a single centered dormer in the attic. After serving as Texas Homes Sesquicentennial Showhouse in 1986, the house was adopted by the Park Cities fundraising event La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas, which provides annual support for its upkeep. The second floor now houses museum offices, while the ground floor hosts meetings and receptions.Fun Fact
The house was moved from Highland Park at night, when traffic on Central Expressway was lightest. It got only as far as Lemmon Avenue the first night, spending the next day on the grassy embankment before continuing to Dallas Heritage Village.
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(Photo #1) Heritage
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(Photo #2) Heritage House being moved to Dallas Heritage Village
The Park Cities Heritage House is generously maintained by La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas
Una de las casas más antiguas que quedan en Highland Park es la "Park Cities Heritage House," la cual fue trasladada a este sitio en 1986. Michael Costello, quien construyó la casa en 1908, fue el superintendente de caminos de Houston y Texas Ferrocarril Central, y más tarde se desempeñó como jefe de bomberos y de la secretaria de la nueva ciudad de Highland Park. Originalmente situado en 3500 en Lexington, la casa es del típico estilo americano en forma de cuadrado con techos inclinados donde sobre sale gran parte del techo y con una sola ventana decorativa en la parte del ático. Después de servir como casa de muestra para el grupo "Texas Homes" Sesquicentennial en 1986, la casa fue utilizada para el evento "La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas" que ayuda a recaudar fondos para el mantenimiento del todo el año. En el segundo piso se encuentran las oficinas del museo, mientras que la planta baja se utiliza para reuniones y recepciones.
Datos Curiosos
La casa fue trasladada de Highland Park por la noche, cuando el tráfico en la Autopista Central era más ligero. Durante la primera noche, se pudo trasladar
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
2. Park Cities Heritage House Marker
Erected by Dallas County Heritage Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.
Location. 32° 46.361′ N, 96° 47.232′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in Cedars. It is at the intersection of Gano Street and S St Paul Street on Gano Street. The marker is located at the parking lot for the historical park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1800 Gano Street, 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: Carriage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Worth Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Doctor's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Railroad Depot (about 300 feet away); Honoring Sarah Horton Cockrell (about 300 feet away); Main Street (about 300 feet away); Blum Brothers General Store (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.
More about this marker. The historical building and marker are located on the grounds of the Old City Park which is a free
Photographed by James Hulse
3. The view of the Park Cities Heritage House Marker at the parking lot
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
