Dallas National Bank
National Register of Historic Places

Dallas National Bank

Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Listed
May 9, 2005
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
05000419

About this property

The Joule Hotel is a four-star, 160-room hotel developed by Headington Hotels, owned by Timothy Headington. Located at 1530 Main Street, between Akard Street and Ervay Street, the building was constructed in 1927 as the Dallas National Bank Building, and was known later as the SPG Building. At the end of Stone Street Plaza, it is in the Main Street District of downtown Dallas, Texas, and with the Kirby Building, one of two Gothic high-rises in the city. Its 10th floor pool cantilevers eight feet over the easement below, and was designed by ARCHITEXAS (Architecture, Planning and Historic Preservation, Inc). The interior was designed by Adam Tihany, and the lobby level is home to the Americano and CBD Provisions restaurants in addition to Weekend Coffee.

Location

1530 Main and 1511 Commerce St.
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
32.78233, -96.79853

Federal Designation

The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 05000419. It was listed on May 9, 2005.

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Dallas Downtown Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Modern
0.1 mi
Wilson Building
Industrial
0.1 mi
Busch-Kirby Building (Boundary Increase)
Industrial
0.1 mi
Mayflower Building
Colonial
0.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Sam Bass — Texas Train Robberies 1877-1878
1877Frontier
11.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was Dallas National Bank listed on the National Register?

Dallas National Bank was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Dallas National Bank?

Dallas National Bank is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Dallas National Bank?

The period of significance for Dallas National Bank is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1530.

Can I research the history near Dallas National Bank?

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