Magnolia Building
National Register of Historic Places

Magnolia Building

Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Listed
January 30, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78002915

About this property

Magnolia is a large genus of about 210 to 340 flowering plant species in the subfamily Magnolioideae of the family Magnoliaceae. The natural range of Magnolia species is disjunct, with a main center in east, south and southeast Asia and a secondary center in South America, Central America, the West Indies, and some species in eastern North America. Magnolias are evergreen or deciduous trees or shrubs known for their large, fragrant, bowl- or star-shaped flowers with numerous spirally arranged…

Location

108 S. Akard St.
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
32.78002, -96.79910

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 78002915. It was listed on January 30, 1978.

Categories

INDUSTRYECONOMICSARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Magnolia Building listed on the National Register?

Magnolia Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 30, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Magnolia Building?

Magnolia Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Magnolia Building?

The period of significance for Magnolia Building is recorded as the industrial era.

Can I research the history near Magnolia Building?

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