Although founded in 1841, Dallas did not experience significant growth until 1873 when the Texas and Pacific (T&P) Railroad crossed the Houston and Texas Central Railroad (H&TC) near downtown.
Dallas\'s ability to sustain growth and development as a banking and commercial center led to the demolition of much of the early built environment, a trend tha.
Securing these railroads led to a prolific building boom that has never fully ended, even during the Great Depression and subsequent world wars.
Although founded in 1841, Dallas did not experience significant growth until 1873 when the Texas and Pacific (T&P) Railroad crossed the Houston and Texas Central Railroad (H&TC) near downtown