Mary Apartments
Also known as: Phase IV--East Dallas DAL/DA 15
Why it's listed
Built in 1925 at 4524 Live Oak Street in Dallas, this two-story apartment building holds twelve units arranged in an H-shaped plan around a recessed central courtyard. Wood-frame construction with brick veneer is topped by a multi-gabled asphalt-shingle roof, and some gable ends use stucco and wood to create a half-timbered look. Exterior brick chimneys, round-arched entries set into the sweeping roof extensions, and double-hung windows add to its Tudor Revival character. A c. 1960 garage at the rear does not contribute to the property's significance. The building matters as an early example of the apartment buildings that began replacing East Dallas's Victorian-era mansions and single-family homes after World War I. Its courtyard layout, with apartments facing each other instead of the street, sets it apart from other apartment buildings of the time. Tudor Revival was usually applied to single-family houses, so its use here is relatively uncommon. The building remains largely unaltered, though in fair condition.
Significance in brief: The building is nominated under Criterion C for architecture at the local level. Its site plan is unusual, with the apartments facing a central courtyard rather than the street. Its English-influenced, picturesque design gives it a domestic feel unlike more utilitarian apartment buildings of the period. It is also a somewhat rare multi-family example of Tudor Revival, a style mostly used for single-family houses in 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 95000310, listed March 23, 1995. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 4524 Live Oak, Dallas |
|---|---|
| County | Dallas County |
| Listed | March 23, 1995 |
| Reference number | 95000310 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1925 |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals: Tudor Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in only fair condition, virtually unaltered, with a high degree of integrity; the grounds are overgrown and somewhat neglected. Current function is still multiple dwelling. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.79962, -96.77534 (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 95000310.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000918
- This listing as JSON
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