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From 1500 to 1821 AD New Spain claimed what is known as Dallas today, from the Native Americans who were inhabiting the area then. In 1921 Mexico had declared Independence and got separated from Spanish rule. Dallas joined this new nation under the state Coahhuila y Tejas. Just about ten years after, in 1836, the Republic of Texas separated from Mexico . Following this turn of events, John N Bryan founded Dallas in 1841. The name Dallas originates from the Geroge M Dallas who had been the 11 th USA Vice President then. The Dallas County was officially established in 1846 and formally incorporated into a town in 1856. 1871 saw this town become a city legally. Only two years after, in 1873, East-West Texas railway passed through Dallas thus making it a potential center for commerce.
In the next 20-30 years, Dallas consolidated itself as a leader in many areas. It was known as the centre of trade for grains, buffaloes and cotton. The saddlery and cotton gin machinery production prospered in this part of the world. By the time Dallas entered the nineteenth century, the centre of its trading shifted from agriculture base to banking and insurance. The big break came in 1930 when Dallas tasted its first oil find - and became the financial centre for Oklahoma and Texas .
Jack Kirby invented the integrated circuit and between the 50-60s Dallas was known as the third largest technology centre of USA . In 1957, following the upwards swing in the trading curve of Dallas, Trammel Crow and John M Stemmons launched the Home Furnishings Mart which slowly grew into the largest wholesale trade center in the world.
In 1963, while the motorcade of the President was passing through Dallas at Dealey Plaza , the President, John F Kennedy was shot dead.
Between the 70-80s, Dallas took a dip in the construction business and by 1980 and its economy, like the sky-scrappers it constructed reached out to the sky. During the next decade, inspite of the crumbling economy through out the country following the banking crisis that swept the country, Dallas maintained its A1 position with the help of the TV soap called Dallas which made this city extremely popular nationally and internationally.
Within 2005, Dallas entered the latest phase of its development, that of urban renewal. Three huge residential towers were constructed aiming to house some 10,000 people in this area. Today, Dallas makes for the hottest real estate property in the USA .
The city of Dallas is located South of Oklahoma (70 miles), West of Luisiana (174 miles) and Northe of Gulf of Mexico (250 miles) and has a total area of 997 square kilometers, out of which 110 sq km is water. Dallas is now part of a larger Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex where it makes for only one fifth of the total area. The major areas of Dallas are the Dallas Downtown, Oak Lawn, Uptown Dallas, East Dallas.
The Dallas Downtown is further broken down into a number of neighborhoods such as the Main Street , the Arts District, the Farmers Market District, the West End Historic District, the Convention Centre District, the City Centre Business District, the Victory Park and the Reunion District. Close to Dallas Downtown, you will find extremely modern set-ups in Lakewood and Fair Park .
The other areas consist of North Dallas , which houses luxury mansions and bungalows in Preston Hollow. The Oak Cliff is the entertainment area (Bishop Arts district); South Dallas which has the Cedars and Pleasant Grove.
There are a number of man-made lakes which makes this area extremely beautiful and moderate in climate, which fluctuates between 45.44 degrees in January and 95.72 degrees in August.
According to the 2000 Census, Dallas had 1,188,580 people spanned across 451,833 households in 266, 581 families. These people resided mostly in the suburbs and exurbs. The population density in Dallas was 3,469.9 /sq m with a racial mix of 50.8% white, 25.9% African American and the rest consisting of Native Americans, Asians, Pacificians and others. The largest minority group in Dallas is the Hispanics. The African Americans mostly live in the Cedar Hill, De Soto and Lancaster . The average income per year per family was $40,921 with about 14.9 per cent families living below the poverty line.
Dallas established itself as a trade centre right from the beginning of time, when the railway lines were laid across, opening the scope for becoming the best trade route. What started as a simple potential, turned out to be a goldmine in many ways.
Today, the housing and the real estate property in Dallas are some of the hottest property in the USA . Good housing opportunity with a low-cost of living can provide an ideal set-up for people to come and settle down here.
Today Dallas has the most shopping centers in USA and the home of about 12 billionaires, almost all residing in the Preston Hollow in North Dallas . This makes this city the eight cities in the world to house so many billionaires.
The economy of Dallas revolves around oil and as a result of exceptional economic growth inspite of the recession, it became the second largest city in the world ( Houston is the first) and eighth largest in the USA .
There are at least 13 private companies in the crossed $ 1 billion revenue bracket and 19 companies listed in Fortune 500. Dallas is also known as the Silicon Prairie of US and is proud to house the largest hi-tech employment centers employment centers in the USA .
An interesting fact is the Telecom Corridor which is named this way because Nortel, Ericson, Southwestern Bell and Alcatel - all located on a strip of three miles in length, are situated here.
The real estate business and tourism is booming just now in Dallas . Among the products that you will find here are, airline industries parts, heavy machinery, food products, and transport equipment.
Today Dallas is concentrating on electronics and hi-tech industries, manufacturing, and has a very large concentration of global companies' headquarters. This and the upswing trend of the global market make Dallas as one of the hottest places in terms of jobs and economic growth.
The crime rate in Dallas is comparatively high to the other part of United States. But crime situation is improving day by day. Dallas suburb area like Plano, Allen, Frisco, Carrollton, University Park, Highland Park, The Colony, Carrollton, Las Colinas, South Lake. Lewisville, Coppell, Colleyville, Keller and many other area is having much below crime rate the national average.
There are about 27 junior schools in Dallas (Grades 7-8), 21 senior high schools, and other type (which include those run by the NGOs) which has a total enrollment of 161,000 children. There are also available 140 plus private schools.
The Dallas County Community College District is one of the largest, with seven campuses in Dallas County . You will find a number of biblical schools and colleges as well, for those inclined to study the Word of God.
The University of Texas located in Dallas ( Richardson ) has recently inaugurated (2004) a Natural Science and Engineering Research Building worth some $85 million. In the course of the next years, the University is planning a brusque expansion program.
There is a huge Public Library with 22 branches and some 2.6 million volumes and serials plus a good amount of Government documents. You will also find in Dallas some 60 research centers (mostly affiliated with local universities/ colleges/ hospitals). A matter of deep pride is that eight members of the National Academy of Sciences, three latest Nobel Laureates, and some 13 or so most quoted and cited scientific minds in the world are faculty in the University of Texas
Dallas is an ultra modern city in terms of infrastructure. In fact, Dallas is one of the best destinations for a convention. There are some 4000 conventions/ conferences in Dallas where more than $4 billions are spent annually. The Dallas Convention Centre is one of the largest in USA spread over one million square feet which offers sitting arrangements for some 1770 (Theatre), boasts of 105 meeting rooms and two large ball rooms.
Regarding health care, Dallas constitutes of a very extensive public and private health care institutions network (more than 13000 beds). Among the hospitals that may need mention are, Parkland Memorial Hospital , Baylor Health Care System's University medical Centre (best hospital in the USA ) and the Dallas Craniofacial Center at Medical City Children's Hospital.
For recreation, Dallas can be paradise on earth. It has a good number of museums and parks. A visit to the Fair Park would satisfy your appetite for all types of entertainment. Some 3.5 million people visit this park every year. Wow!
Six Flags in Texas is a amusement park spread over a whooping 1500 acres, with some great rides. You will find here the open zoo where animals are free to roam and thrill spectators by spotting them in their natural (almost) habitat. You also have a large zoo (25 acres) with some 2000 plus animals - some extremely dangerous and almost extinct.
For arts and culture lovers, you have Opera and Theatre houses, art galleries, aquarium and countless museums. Transport to the city will have to be through the Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport, which is one of the best and largest airports in the USA . It is still under construction - to be finished by 2010.
Dallas is connected by a 12-lane loop and four major highways. The bus service Amtrack offers their services for those who like to travel by bus. Traveling within the city is done by rail, bus, taxi, light rail, ride-share services and HOV lane.
Dallas offers some of the best blend of Southwestern food. The fondness of food, and he booming business is reflected by the fact that here there are four times more restaurants here than in New York City . The frozen Margarita was 'invented' here in Dallas .
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Alliance Airport
If you a sports lover, you will enjoy a good number of professional football championships, which enthrall the visitors and residents alike. For those who love to participate, there are a host of things to do, such as boating, jogging, hiking , biking, fishing, golfing, and so on. For Complete list of Sports Attraction Please visit our sports page.
For entertainment in Dallas Fort Worth you have endless option. Specially Dallas area is surrounded with lots of lakes and if you are a nature lover then you have lots of option. For major lakes in or arround Dallas area please visit our Dallas Waterfront Property Page.Dallas also have lots of arts districts for indoor entertainment. From The Kimbell Art Museum and The Dallas Museum of Art to the performing arts to nightlife, activities are available to all. On any given weekend, there are live concerts to suit any musical taste from classical to country.
Amon Carter Museum
Bass Hall
Dallas Symphony
Dallas Theatre Center
Dallas Opera
Dallas Summer Musicals
Fort Worth Opera
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
The Science Place
There is no better place to shop than Dallas/Fort Worth. Dallas has more shopping centers per capita than any other city in the United States wide selection is available for all tastes. Major Malls in the Dallas area are
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