Dallas History

Dallas Public Library’s Catalog System Restored

Dallas Public Library’s Catalog System Restored

Dallas Public Library’s catalog system returned to full operation on Friday after more than seven weeks of all-analog service at …

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City of Dallas, developers, community partners break ground on Bottom District

City of Dallas, developers, community partners break ground on Bottom District

City leaders and local developers are breathing new life into the Bottom District, a historic neighborhood on the banks of …

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Historic Ambassador Hotel lost to fire

Historic Ambassador Hotel lost to fire

A 4-alarm fire burned down the historic Ambassador Hotel overnight, destroying a vestige of Dallas’ past. A staple of Dallas’ …

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A trip to the Dallas Civil Rights Museum

A trip to the Dallas Civil Rights Museum

Wednesday, April 4, 2018, marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In honor of …

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40 Years at 1500 Marilla

40 Years at 1500 Marilla

“It’s time to sing or get away from the piano.” Mayor Wes Wise said this during Dallas City Hall’s groundbreaking, …

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City archivist John Slate inducted as Fellow of the Society of American Archivists

City archivist John Slate inducted as Fellow of the Society of American Archivists

John Slate, archivist for the City of Dallas, was inducted as a Fellow of the Society of American Archivists (SAA) …

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Dallas Rewind Moment – Founding Dallas

Dallas Rewind Moment – Founding Dallas

In this “Dallas Rewind Moment” we take a look at the early history of Dallas, answering the questions: Who found …

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