Claremont Apartments
Also known as: Phase IV--East Dallas DAL/DA 186
Why it's listed
Located at 4636 Ross Avenue in East Dallas, this two-story brick building was constructed about 1924 as a four-unit apartment house. It has wood-frame construction with brick veneer, a flat roof hidden behind a Mission-style parapet, and a red-tile pent roof. A small front porch with a tile roof shelters an entrance set in a broad segmental arch, and the parapet carries a panel inscribed "Claremont." Ross Avenue was changing from large single-family houses to apartment living in the 1920s, and the building stood on a streetcar line that connected residents to downtown jobs and to nearby shops, theaters and restaurants. Early tenants included business managers and proprietors. The building was listed for its architecture at the local level. It retains its original design and details to a remarkable degree, and Mission Revival ornament is uncommon among multi-family buildings in this part of Dallas. It is now used as offices.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the building is one of the most outstanding local examples of Mission-influenced apartment design, with a high degree of craftsmanship, detailing and integrity. It also represents the flats and apartment buildings that developed along East Dallas streetcar lines in the 1920s. The Mission Revival style is described as somewhat rare in this part of Dallas.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 95000313, listed March 23, 1995. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 4636 Ross Ave., Dallas |
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| County | Dallas County |
| Listed | March 23, 1995 |
| Reference number | 95000313 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1924 |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals: Mission Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition with few alterations; it functions as offices for the Texas Youth Council. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.80488, -96.77713 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 95000313.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000920
- This listing as JSON
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