Wheatley Place, Dallas facts for kids
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Wheatley Place Historic District
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Houses in the neighborhood in 2014
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 Wheatley Place Historic District
Location in Texas
Wheatley Place Historic District
Location in the United States
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| Location | Bounded by Warren, Atlanta, McDermott, Meadow, Oakland and Dathe, Dallas, Texas |
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| Area | 98 acres (40 ha) |
| Built | 1916 |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/Craftsman |
| MPS | East and South Dallas MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 95000331 |
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| Added to NRHP | March 23, 1995 |
Wheatley Place is a special neighborhood in South Dallas, Texas. It's known for its history and unique buildings. This area is officially recognized as a historic district. This means its buildings and layout are important to history.
Part of Wheatley Place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This is a list of places in the United States that are important for their history. The city of Dallas also calls Wheatley Place a "Dallas Landmark District."
One very important building here is the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House. It's now a museum. This house used to be the home of Juanita Craft, a brave leader in the civil rights movement in Dallas. Her house is also a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Discovering Wheatley Place's History
Wheatley Place was mainly built for African-American families. It was named after Phillis Wheatley. She was an amazing African-American poet from the 1700s. Phillis Wheatley was the first African-American person to publish a book of poetry.
Becoming a Historic District
The neighborhood was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 23, 1995. This was a big step! Later, on October 25, 2000, the Dallas City Council officially made Wheatley Place a historic landmark district for the city. This helps protect its history for future generations.
