Map of Dallas 1933
Depression-era street map of Dallas, Texas.
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Description
This informative map of Dallas, Texas was created in 1933 by M.H. West and lithographed by the Exline-Lowdon Company. Just a few years earlier, C.M. Joiner’s oil strike about 100 miles away propelled Dallas into the role of financial center of the growing industry. While the oil boom in Texas helped stave off the early years of the Great Depression, by the time of issue the city was facing high unemployment and a struggling economy.
The image notes a mix of interurban, steam, and street railways, along with the location of pumping stations, fire stations, and public schools. Parks, golf courses, and cemeteries are shaded and labeled according to the legend in the center right. An inset in the lower left shows the business district of Dallas, with the outlines of many notable buildings including the names of their respective occupants. A street index is provided on the verso.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1933
Author: M.H. West
Sheet Width (in): 21.9
Sheet Height (in): 33.9
Condition: A-
Condition Description: Moderate toning visible in the upper right corner, affecting about three segments of the folded sheet. Faint manuscript writing in a few places, most noticeably a route through the city highlighted in pink. Creasing and light wear along fold lines. Good to very good condition overall.
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