Rosemont Crest Historic District
Why it's listed
Rosemont Crest is a 33-acre neighborhood in Oak Cliff, Dallas, laid out in 1913 by the Allen Stemmons Company as a middle class addition near the Fort Worth interurban line on Jefferson Avenue. Most of its 86 properties are one- and two-story frame bungalows and four-square houses built between 1915 and the late 1930s, with a row of one-part commercial brick buildings facing West Jefferson Boulevard. Craftsman and Prairie School-inspired details appear throughout, including exposed rafters, square or slender porch columns on brick piers, and an example of an airplane bungalow with a sleeping alcove. The district was listed for architecture because it is among the best preserved early 20th century subdivisions in Oak Cliff and keeps a cohesive character. It also illustrates the change from streetcar suburbs to automobile-era growth after the 1912 viaduct opened. Seventy-four properties contribute to its character, while some commercial buildings have been altered.
Significance in brief: The district is significant locally under Criterion C for architecture. Its bungalows and four-square houses show craftsman and Prairie School-inspired detailing, and it is described as one of the best preserved early 20th century subdivisions of houses and associated commercial buildings in Oak Cliff. It also reflects the shift from streetcar-based suburbs to automobile-oriented growth.
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 94000610, listed June 17, 1994. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Roughly bounded by 10th St., Oak Cliff Blvd., W. Davis St., N. Brighton Ave., W. 8th St. and Rosemont Ave., Dallas |
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| County | Dallas County |
| Listed | June 17, 1994 |
| Reference number | 94000610 |
| Resource type | District |
| Period of significance | c.1915-1944 |
| Architect / builder | unknown |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements: Bungalow; also Four-square and One-part commercial block |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Houses and shops remain in residential and commercial use. Of 86 properties, 74 are contributing and 12 noncontributing; some commercial buildings have had unsympathetic alterations, and some houses have been sensitively renovated. |
| Acreage | 33 |
| Coordinates | 32.74728, -96.84945 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 94000610.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q109999681
- This listing as JSON
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