Dallas Downtown Historic District in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dallas County Records Building
Photographed by Kayla Harper
1. Dallas County Records Building Marker
Designed by the prominent Dallas architectural firm of Lang and Witchell, this Gothic Revival style building was erected in 1927-28 to house Dallas County records, offices, and courtrooms. First known as the Hall of Records, the current name was adopted when the facilities were enlarged during the 1950s. The cut limestone building with cast stone Gothic Revival detailing continues to serve as a vital part of Dallas County government.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6668.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.
Location. 32° 46.76′ N, 96° 48.432′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in the Dallas Downtown Historic District. It is on Main Street near North Record Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 509 Main St, Dallas TX 75202, 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: Log Cabin Pioneers of Dallas County (within shouting distance of this marker); Dallas County (within shouting distance of this marker); Dallas County Criminal Courts Building (within shouting distance of this marker); First Juries to Sit Women in Dallas County (within shouting distance of this marker); John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Red Courthouse
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Another marker is no longer nearby. John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Kevin W., June 8, 2011
2. Dallas County Records Building Marker
Photographed by Kayla Harper, February 7, 2021
3. Dallas County Records Building Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., June 8, 2011
4. Dallas County Records Building and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,301 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 8, 2021, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. 2. submitted on June 16, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on February 8, 2021, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. 4. submitted on June 16, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
