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Territorial period (1500s–1838) The Caddo inhabited the Dallas area before it was settled by Europeans. All of Texas became part of the Spanish Viceroyalty of New Spain in the 16th century. The area was also claimed by the French, but in 1819 the Adams-Onís Treaty officially placed Dallas well within Spanish territory by making the Red River ...
On 2 February 1856, Dallas was granted a town charter during the Regular session of the Sixth Texas Legislature. Samuel Pryor was elected the first mayor along with a Marshal, a treasurer - recorder, and six aldermen. [1] By 1859, Dallas had its first barber shop and a photographer. By 1860, the town's population reached 678, including 97 ...
1900s–1950s. 1901 – Dallas Public Library opens. [3] 1903 – Dallas annexes town of Oak Cliff on the south side of the Trinity River, expanding its size by a third. 1908 – The Great Trinity River flood. 1910 – Population: 92,104. [2] 1917 – October 19: U.S. military Love Field (airfield) is created.
The history of Dallas, Texas, United States from 1874 to 1929 documents the city's rapid growth and emergence as a major center for transportation, trade and finance. Originally a small community built around agriculture, the convergence of several railroads made the city a strategic location for several expanding industries.
Battle of Mine Creek ( POW) Cabell in his older years. William Lewis Cabell (January 1, 1827 – February 21, 1911) was an American engineer, lawyer, businessman, and politician who served as the 14th, 16th and 20th mayor of Dallas (1874–1876, 1877–1879 and 1883–1885). Prior to that, he was a senior officer of the Confederate States Army ...
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) defends the net against pressure from Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (27) and center Matt Duchene (95) in the first period of an NHL ...
The State Fair of Texas is an annual state fair held in Dallas at historic Fair Park. The fair has taken place every year since 1886 except for varying periods during World War I and World War II as well as 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [2] It usually begins the last Friday in September and ends 24 days later.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is the Dallas area public transportation authority, providing bus and rail service. DART began operating the first light rail system in the Southwest United States in 1996 and continues to expand its coverage. Currently, four light rail lines are in service. The Red Line goes through Oak Cliff, downtown, Uptown ...