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Karl Hoblitzelle: Dallas’ Theater Magnate
The vaudeville exec ran a company that owned 160 theaters across Texas and the Southeast, including The Majestic in downtown Dallas.
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Leslie Stemmons Tamed the Trinity River
I-35 E in Dallas is named for the real estate developer that helped make the Design District possible.
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Ray Nasher Was Dallas’ King of Art and Commerce
From NorthPark Center to the Nasher Sculpture Center, his outsized influence on Dallas culture cannot be overstated.
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Hospital History: How Baylor University Medical Center Became ‘A Hospital of Great Importance’
Established in 1903, the hospital is now the flagship facility for the largest nonprofit health system in the state.
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How Leo F. Corrigan Helped Shape the Dallas Skyline
The commercial real estate pioneer built a diversified portfolio to become one of the country’s largest landlords, with holdings valued at $7.6 billion in today’s dollars.
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Dallas’ First Football Champ: The Dallas Texans
Lamar Hunt’s dream of owning a sports team would eventually lead to Dallas’ American Football League franchise—and a whole lot more.
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Scottish Rite for Children: A Century of Healing
What began as a hospital to treat polio has expanded to become a cutting-edge orthopedic powerhouse.
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Ela Hockaday Was Dallas’ First Headmistress
She gave young women a chance at education even before women were allowed to vote.
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The Legacy of La Réunion Still Lives on in Dallas Today
In the mid 19th century, European settlers with the dream of creating a utopian socialist commune changed the landscape of Dallas.