Kings Highway Conservation District, Dallas facts for kids
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King's Highway Historic District
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King's Highway in 2011
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 King's Highway Historic District
Location in Texas
King's Highway Historic District
Location in the United States
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| Location | 900–1500 Blocks of King's Highway between W. Davis St. and Montclair Ave., Dallas, Texas |
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| Area | 30 acres (12 ha) |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/Craftsman, Four Square |
| MPS | Oak Cliff MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 94000606 |
| Added to NRHP | June 17, 1994 |
King's Highway is a special neighborhood located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, in the USA. It's known for its beautiful old homes and unique history. The district covers about 30 acres.
This area is bordered by Stewart Drive to the north and Davis Street to the south. To the east, you'll find Tyler Street, and to the west, Mary Cliff Road. It's part of Dallas Council District 3.
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What is a Conservation District?
King's Highway is a "conservation district." This means it's a special area where rules help protect the neighborhood's original look and feel. These rules make sure that new buildings or changes to old ones fit in with the historic style.
Protecting Historic Homes
The city of Dallas set up this conservation district in 1988. It was the very first one of its kind in Dallas! The rules help manage things like how buildings are used (zoning) and how homes can be fixed up or replaced.
For example, if an old house needs to be replaced, the new house must look similar to the other homes from that time period. This stops people from tearing down old houses and building modern, suburban-style homes that don't match the neighborhood's character.
Homes and Architecture
The houses in the King's Highway neighborhood were mostly built a long time ago, between the 1910s and 1920s. This was a time when many different styles of homes were popular.
Popular Home Styles
You can see many interesting architectural styles here. Some common ones include:
- Craftsman style: These homes often have wide front porches and exposed wooden beams.
- Prairie style: Known for their strong horizontal lines and open floor plans.
- Eclectic style: These homes mix and match features from different historical styles.
- Tudor style: Often recognized by their steep roofs and decorative half-timbering.
Early Neighborhood Life
During the 1910s and 1920s, some apartments along the southeastern part of King's Highway were used as temporary homes. People would stay there while they waited for their new houses to be built in the nearby Winnetka Heights neighborhood. This shows how the area grew and developed over time.
