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Traffic at Young & Houston Streets in the late 1920s

1920s Traffic at Houston & Young Streets

On March 29, 2012 By

Today’s look at Dallas history focuses on the corner of Houston Street and Young Street. This photograph — taken in the late 1920s — shows daily traffic heading to and from the Oak Cliff Viaduct (now known as the Houston Street Viaduct, which just celebrated its 100th birthday). The view looks east on Young Street [...]

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Jackson Street Bricks

Brick Pavement and Jackson Street

On April 11, 2011 By

Last week there was a small window (actually, more like a pit) into history along Jackson Street. Dallas Water Utilities has been working for several months on pipes lying under the old street; the work is most likely addressing a major water main rupture that occurred in November 2010. Crews have been digging [...]

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