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Interstate Forwarding Company Warehouse

Dallas, Dallas County

Marker Text

Designed and built as a fireproof warehouse in 1913, this building was erected by businessmen B. D. Milam and E. C. Connor. Dallas was an official U.S. Port of Entry in 1913. This structure initially served as the first bonded customs warehouse in Dallas. Exhibiting Chicago School-style influences, the reinforced concrete structure features metal casement window walls with brick infill. A rear bay served as an entry for rail cars. RTHL - 1991

Marker Details

Address 3200 Main St.
Location Description Main St., N side between Murray Street and N. Trunk Avenue. Marker reported missing Dec 2008. Map dot approximate.
Marker # 6746
Dedicated 1991
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code commercial buildings; design and construction; commerce; international topics
Latitude, Longitude 32.785009, -96.777014

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