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Dallas, Texas 75201
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Lake Cliff Historic District
Dallas' 15th historic district consisting of Cliff Park constructed in 1888 and a portion of Lake Cliff Park neighborhood circa 1920. Approximately 187 structures are in the neighborhood part of this district. In 1906, Charles Mangold and John Zang built an amusement park in Lake Cliff Park to attract potential home owners and increase property values. The park structures were designed by the noted architectural firm, Lang and Witchell.
Lake Cliff Ordinance #23328
(H/84)
Lake Cliff Ordinance #23328 En español
(H/84)
Designations: Dallas Landmark District (1997), National Register of Historic Places (1994).
Further Research:
Lake Cliff Landmark Designation Report Part 1
Lake Cliff Landmark Designation Report Part 2
Lake Cliff National Register of Historic Places Registration Form
Lake Cliff Survey Photographs (Flickr)