Designated DLMK October 24, 2000 | NRHP Reference # 95000331 Year built 1916 Added to NRHP 23 March 1995 | |
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MPS East and South Dallas MPS | ||
Wheatley Place is a neighborhood in south Dallas, Texas, that is designated as a Dallas Landmark District and National Historic District. by the city. Included among the buildings that compose the historic district is the home of Dallas civil rights pioneer, Juanita Craft.
Predominantly constructed as a neighborhood for African Americans, the area was named for Phillis Wheatley, an African-American poet from the 18th century.
The Dallas City Council designated Wheatley Place as a Historic District on 25 October 2000.
References
Wheatley Place, Dallas Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA