City of Dallas City Plan Commission May 17, 2001 Case No. 001-193/10598-C(JG) Historic Designation of North Dallas High School
Proposal A Landmark Commission authorized hearing to consider the granting of a historic overlay district for North Dallas High School
Background Information Located at 3120 Haskell Avenue between Cole / McKinney Current Zoning: PD No. 193 (MF-2), SUP 893 for a public school. Land use North: Cole Park East: Single & multifamily, Church, School parking, vacant land South: offices, vacant land and parking West: Multifamily, townhouses
Background Information (continued) Board of Education of the Dallas Independent School District voted 9-0 to approve designation based on October 5, 2000 correspondence to Landmark Commission. The Greater North Dallas High School Alumni Association are in support of designation. The North Dallas High School administration and redevelopment group are in favor of designation.
Historic Significance Construction started in 1920 in what was north Dallas.
Historic Significance (continued) Alumni who have influenced culture on national and local levels. Fred “Tex” Avery Illustration for 1920’s yearbook Bugs Bunny - What’s Up Doc
Historic Significance (continued) Designed by William B. Ittner (d. 1936) Known education building architect from St. Louis Designed over 430 buildings in 28 states Innovative open space plan with sky lights, windows and cross ventilation Classical Revival style
Historic Significance -- Architectural Features
Criteria for Eligibility North Dallas High School meets four of the ten criteria for designation.* History, heritage and culture Significant persons Architecture Architect or master builder * Three criteria are required for designation.
Recommendations Staff and Landmark Commission recommend approval of a historic overlay district for North Dallas High School
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