Old Dallas Central Library, Dallas

Name: Old Dallas Central Library
Address: Dallas, United States

#201 among attractions in Dallas

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The former Dallas Public Library, now known as Old Dallas Central Library, is a multi-level civic structure located at 1954 Commerce Street in downtown Dallas, Texas. It is located on the edge of the Farmers Market District and adjacent to Main Street Garden Park. It is a contributing property in the Dallas Downtown Historic District and the Harwood Street Historic District and, along with the adjacent Dallas Statler Hilton, represents the best block of mid-twentieth-century architecture in Dallas. It was part of Dallas Public Library. ()

Coordinates: 32°46'50"N, 96°47'39"W

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Downtown Dallas (Famers Market)Dallas United States

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Day trips

Old Dallas Central Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Bomb Factory, American Airlines Center, Dallas Farmers Market, Neiman Marcus.

0.6 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
The Bomb Factory, Dallas
16 min walk • The Factory in Deep Ellum, formerly The Bomb Factory, is an American live music venue and event space located in the Deep Ellum district of downtown Dallas, Texas. It originally operated from 1993 to 1997 and was reopened in March 2015 under new management.
1.2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
American Airlines Center, Dallas
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Victory Park near downtown Dallas, the American Airlines Center stands as a premier sports and entertainment arena. Opened in 2001, this state-of-the-art venue is home to the city's beloved NBA team, the Dallas Mavericks, and the NHL's Dallas...
~1810 ftSE
Market, Shopping, Farmer's market
Dallas Farmers Market, Dallas
9 min walk • The Dallas Farmers Market is a large public market located at 1010 S. Pearl Expressway in the Farmers Market District of downtown Dallas, Texas.
~980 ftW
Shopping, Department store
Neiman Marcus, Dallas
5 min walk • The Neiman Marcus Building is a historic commercial structure located in the Main Street District in downtown Dallas, Texas. It is the corporate headquarters and flagship store of Neiman Marcus.
0.8 miE
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Deep Ellum, Dallas
22 min walk • Deep Ellum is a neighborhood composed largely of arts and entertainment venues near downtown in East Dallas, Texas. The name is based on a corruption of the area's principal thoroughfare, Elm Street. Older alternative uses include Deep Elm and Deep Elem.
~1510 ftNW
Park, Postmodern architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Thanks-Giving Square, Dallas
8 min walk • Thanks-Giving Square is a private park and public facility anchoring the Thanksgiving Commercial Center district of downtown Dallas, Texas, United States.
0.7 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas
18 min walk • The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center is a concert hall located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, Texas. Ranked one of the world's greatest orchestra halls, it was designed by architect I.M.
0.6 miW
Shopping, Department store, Italianate architecture
Sanger Harris department store building, Dallas
17 min walk • The Sanger Harris department store building was the downtown store of the Sanger Harris department store chain. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is currently the El Centro College at Dallas College.
0.8 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, Dallas
20 min walk • The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House is an opera house located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, Texas. Designed as a 21st-century reinterpretation of the traditional opera house, the Winspear seats 2,200 in a traditional horseshoe configuration.
0.7 miN
Theater, Postmodern architecture, Concerts and shows
Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, Dallas
17 min walk • The Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre is a theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, Texas. It is one of four venues that comprise the AT&T Performing Arts Center and was dedicated October 12, 2009.
~800 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Music venue
Majestic Theatre, Dallas
4 min walk • The Majestic Theatre is a performing arts theater in the City Center District of Downtown Dallas. It is the last remnant of Theater Row, the city's historic entertainment center on Elm Street, and is a contributing property in the Harwood Street Historic District.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Dallas Central Library?

Nearby attractions include Harwood Historic District, Dallas (1 min walk), Main Street Garden Park, Dallas (2 min walk), First Presbyterian Church of Dallas, Dallas (3 min walk), Comerica Bank Tower, Dallas (4 min walk).

How to get to Old Dallas Central Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Dallas Central Library:

Bus

M • Lines: 19 (7 min walk)
G • Lines: 24, 36, 81, 82, d-link (7 min walk)

Light rail

Saint Paul • Lines: Blue, Green, Orange, Red (8 min walk)
Akard • Lines: Blue, Green, Orange, Red (10 min walk)

Tram

Federal & Harwood • Lines: 825 (9 min walk)
Saint Paul & Federal • Lines: 825 (10 min walk)

Train

Convention Center (19 min walk)
Dallas Union Station (23 min walk)