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I’m interested in Dallas history and I would love to hear some of the most knowledgeable experts in the subject speak. Can the library help?

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Texas History Specialist

The Texas/Dallas History and Archives department is a proud sponsor and partner of the annual Legacies Dallas History Conference. The 14th Annual Legacies Dallas History Conference is being held on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. … Continue reading →

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My mom recently mentioned the fun she used to have going out to the movies in downtown Dallas in the 1950s. Do you have any online pictures of the old movie houses downtown?

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Texas History Specialist

Dallas’ old Theater Row extended mainly along Elm Street in the 1950s, where movie houses such as the Tower, Majestic, Melba, Palace, and Rialto theaters were located. To see pictures of the buildings and crowds gathered at the entrances, do … Continue reading →

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