Cedars in Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Saloon
1904
| — | Original Location: Snow Hill, Collin County | — |
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
1. Saloon Marker
This rectangular, “false-front” building originally housed a general store. Today it is home to a saloon, another popular gathering place, where men discussed work, played games, organized fraternal events, and met for relaxation. Ladies were not allowed as patrons in saloons, and only women of dubious character would have been found inside one.Fun Fact
In 1901, Dallas had approximately one saloon for every 75 men.
Captions
(Photo #1) On site in Snow Hill, the building's beauty was hard to see.
(Photo #2) When the building arrived, it first served as the museum store, named for its former owners, the McCall family.
In honor of Eric Russell, our favorite Main Street character.
Este edificio rectangular era el almacén principal para la pequeña comunidad de Snow Hill. Hoy en día, es ejemplar de una taberna típica de una comunidad fronteriza a finales del siglo XIX. En esa época, los hombres se reunían frecuentemente en la taberna para charlar, relajarse y jugar a los naipes o al billar. Las damas honrosas nunca
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Datos Curiosos
En 1901, había una taberna para cada 75 hombres en la ciudad de Dallas.
Subtítulos
(Foto #1) Era difícil ver la belleza y carácter del edificio en su ubicación original.
(Foto #2) Después de llegar a Dallas Heritage Village, el edificio servía unos años como la tienda del museo. Se llamaba McCall's Store en honor de los dueños antiguos.
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 1901.
Location. 32° 46.383′ N, 96° 47.313′ 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 left side of the 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: Browder Springs Hall (a few steps from this marker); Water for Dallas (a few steps from this marker); Blum Brothers General Store (a few steps from this marker); Citizen's Bank (within shouting distance
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
2. Saloon and Marker
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 the Saloon building along Main Street
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
4. The inside view of the Saloon
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 8, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
