Cedars in Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Carriage House
1910
| — | Original Location: Highland Park | — |
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
1. Carriage House Marker
Designed to accommodate horse-drawn vehicles, this structure was built on the property of Morgan M. Mayfield, a lumber merchant, at the corner of Lakeside Drive and Gillon Avenue in the new suburban community of Highland Park. Automobiles were becoming increasingly popular by 1910, but horses and carriages were still common sights on streets. Eventually, many carriage houses were converted to garages housing cars.Highland Park was developed beginning in 1907 as a fine residential suburb, removed from the smoke and dust of the city. Because of its slightly higher elevation, it was advertised as being "ten degrees cooler" than Dallas.
Fun Fact
The carriage house and ticket office came from the same property. Look closely to see how similar they are.
Captions
(Photo #1) Before being moved, the building had to be emptied of years of accumulated treasures.
(Photo #2) The end of the ticket office is visible behind the carriage house.
Given in honor of Mary Keil for more than 20 years of loyal service to Dallas Heritage Village.
Diseñado
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La ciudad de Highland Park fue desarrollada a partir de 1907 como un barrio residencias finas, alejado del humo y del polvo de la ciudad. Debido a que estaba ligeramente mas elevado, se promovia como un lugar que era "diez grados más frío" que Dallas.
Datos Curiosos
Los edificios de la cochera de carruajes y el despacho de billetes procedían de la misma propiedad. Fijense en su similaridad.
Subtítulos
(Foto #1) Tuvimos que desechar mucho "Tesoro” acumulado antes de mover el edificio a su sitio actual.
(Foto #2) Detrás de la Cochera, puede ver parte de la Oficina de Boletos.
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 1910.
Location. 32° 46.39′ N, 96° 47.247′
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
2. The Carriage House and Marker
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: Doctor's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Worth Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Park Cities Heritage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Sullivan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blum Brothers General Store (about 300 feet away); Honoring Sarah Horton Cockrell (about 300 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 park managed by the City of Dallas.
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
3. The Carriage House and Marker are located to the left side of the house
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 214 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
