Cedars in Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Blum Brothers General Store
1905
| — | Original Location: 2010 Lobo Street, Dallas | — |
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
1. Blum Brothers General Store Marker
The general store was an institution throughout the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It carried everything from fresh produce to canned goods, from clothing to patent medicines, and from seeds to farm implements. Because the storekeeper often extended credit to regular customers, he played a vital economic role in the community. The general store was also a social center, where people shopped, visited, and discussed the news of the day.This building was constructed by German immigrant storekeepers without professional carpentry help. The paneling on the ceiling and walls was recycled from older buildings, and under the current paint are many different hues. The building remained in the family until 1972, when the museum acquired it.
Fun Fact
The storekeepers had an early telephone and were able to take orders which they delivered by horse-drawn wagon.
Captions
(Photo #1) Pictured with the newly opened general store is Harriet Weber, a long-time supporter of the museum.
(Photo #2) The building may have been used as a residence at some
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Dedicated in Memory of Harriet Weber by Marilyn and Ben R. Weber, Jr.
La Tienda de Abarrotes era una institución comun que se encontraba a lo largo de los EE.UU. en los siglos 19 y 20. Uno podria encontrar de todo en estas tiendas: desde productos frescos hasta productos enlatados, desde ropa hasta medicamentos de patente, y desde semillas hasta maquinaria de agricultura. Debido a que el dueño a menudo extendía crédito a los clientes regulares, el desarrollaba un papel económico vital en la comunidad. La tienda de abarrotes era también un centro social, donde la gente compraba, convivía y platicaban acerca de las noticias del día.
Este edificio fue construido por inmigrantes alemanes comerciantes sin la ayuda de carpinteros profesionales. El cubrimiento de madera en el cielo y las paredes fue reciclado de edificios antiguos, y debajo de la pintura actual hay muchos matices diferentes. El edificio permaneció en la familia hasta 1972, cuando el museo lo adquirió.
Datos Curiosos
Los dueños tenían uno de los primeros teléfonos y podían tomar órdenes que entregaban con una carreta tirada por caballos.
Subtítulos
(Foto #1) En la foto con la tienda de almacén general recien Inaugurada, se encuentra Harriet Weber, una patrocinadora leal al museo
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
2. Blum Brothers General Store and Marker
(Foto #2) El edificio pudo haber sido usado como una residencia por algun tiempo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Immigration • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.
Location. 32° 46.375′ N, 96° 47.305′ 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 front the general store building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1717 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: Citizen's Bank (a few steps from this marker); Main Street (a few steps from this marker); Browder Springs Hall (a few steps from this marker); Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Railroad Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Water for Dallas (within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring Sarah Horton Cockrell (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker). 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 park managed by the City of Dallas.
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
3. The view of Blum Brothers General Store along Main Street
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
4. Inside view of Blum Brothers General Store
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 8, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
