Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House, Dallas

Name: Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House
Address: 1026 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, 75203-1331, United States
Telephone: +1 469-261-7806

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The house at 1026 N. Beckley Street in the Oak Cliff section of Dallas, Texas was the temporary residence of Lee Harvey Oswald at the time of the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy. Oswald rented a room at this house for $8 a week, beginning October 14, 1963, under the name O.H. Lee. The building is located approximately 2 miles from the Texas School Book Depository, where Oswald began working on October 16. ()

Coordinates: 32°45'21"N, 96°49'22"W

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1026 N Beckley AveOak Cliff (North Oak Cliff)Dallas 75203-1331 United States

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+1 469-261-7806

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Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dallas Zoo, Houston Street Viaduct, Texas Theatre, Lake Cliff.

0.9 miSE
Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
Dallas Zoo, Dallas
25 min walk • Dallas Zoo is a 106-acre zoo located 3 miles south of downtown Dallas, Texas, in Marsalis Park. Established in 1888, it is the oldest and largest zoological park in Texas and is managed by the non-profit Dallas Zoological Society.
1.1 miNE
Bridge
Houston Street Viaduct, Dallas
30 min walk • The Houston Street Viaduct is a viaduct in Dallas, Texas, that carries Houston Street across the Trinity River, connecting Downtown Dallas and Oak Cliff. Designed by Ira G. Hedrick, it was built in 1911, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.9 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Texas Theatre, Dallas
23 min walk • The Texas Theatre is a movie theater and Dallas landmark located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. It gained historical significance on November 22, 1963, as the location of Lee Harvey Oswald's arrest over the suspicion he was the killer of Dallas Police Officer J.
~1510 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Park
Lake Cliff, Dallas
8 min walk • Lake Cliff is a freshwater lake in the northern part of the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas.
1 miN
Bridge
Margaret McDermott Bridge, Dallas
26 min walk • The Margaret McDermott Bridge is a conventional concrete pier-and-beam freeway bridge with cable-stayed bike lines over the Trinity River in Dallas, Texas. It replaced the late-1950s to early-1960s Interstate 30 bridge, which reached its end of life.
0.7 miW
32°45'14"N • 96°50'4"W
Japanese Garden at Kidd Springs Park, Dallas
18 min walk • Park, Lake, Playground
0.5 miSW
Neighbourhood
Bishop Arts District, Dallas
14 min walk • The Bishop Arts District is a small shopping and entertainment district in north Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, near the intersection of Bishop Street and Davis Street. The Bishop Arts District is immediately southwest of Downtown Dallas.
0.8 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Burnett Field, Dallas
21 min walk • Burnett Field, in Dallas, Texas, was home to several minor league baseball clubs from 1924 to 1964. The ballpark sat 10,500 fans. It was located at 1500 East Jefferson Boulevard, Brazos Street; Colorado Boulevard; and the Trinity River. The ballpark began as Gardner Park, or as some historians call it, "Gardner Park II".
0.7 miSW
Neighbourhood, Tudor Revival architecture
North Bishop Avenue Commercial Historic District, Dallas
17 min walk • North Bishop Avenue Commercial Historic District is located in Dallas, Texas.
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Kings Highway Conservation District, Dallas
30 min walk • King's Highway is located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas. The district is bounded by Stewart Drive on the north, Davis Street on the south, Tyler Street on the east and Mary Cliff Road on the west. It is in Dallas Council District 3.
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood, Tudor Revival architecture
Kessler Park Historic District, Dallas
32 min walk • Kessler Park Historic District is located in Dallas, Texas. It was added to the National Register on June 17, 1994.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House open?

Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House is open:

Monday 11 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House?

Nearby attractions include Lake Cliff, Dallas (8 min walk), Bishop Arts District, Dallas (14 min walk), North Bishop Avenue Commercial Historic District, Dallas (17 min walk), Japanese Garden at Kidd Springs Park, Dallas (18 min walk).

How to get to Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House:

Tram

6th Street • Lines: 620 (5 min walk)
Beckley • Lines: 620 (6 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Dallas • Lines: 2221, 2231, 2240 (20 min walk)

Light rail

Dallas Zoo • Lines: Red (31 min walk)
Morrell • Lines: Blue (42 min walk)