Life in Dallas County Texas 1800's to 1950

Dallas County, Texas from 1800's to 1950 as pictured in archived government photographs, vintage postcards, old school yearbooks and newspapers. Click on photos to view larger.

Everything a man would need in Cedar Hill Texas in 1920; a good wife, productive cow, strong horse and a sturdy wagon.

1920s Camper

Dr. Foster of Dallas Texas poses with his family and camper in 1920's

See the car open up into a roomy camper

Dallas fireman control horse drawn fire wagons.

Dallas Firefighters 1930s

Firefighters in Dallas pose with fire trucks in 1930

Richardson Texas Post Office 1906

"Aunt" Sarah Allen, the town's third post master sits in rocking chair with unnamed man and woman holding baby sitting on porch.

Arcadia Theatre Dallas Texas 1925

Featuring The Vagabond King with Jeanette MacDonald

Dallas Police Photo from 1914

Dallas Policeman pose with bicycles and early motorcycles in 1914

Richardson Police in 1950

Three Richardson Texas police officers with patrol car front of city hall in 1950.

Sloe Goose Cafe Dallas Texas 1930's

Early Dallas cafe located on muddy street in Dallas. Photo shows proprietors or customers standing on porch below Coca-Cola signs.

Dallas Restaurant 1920's

Proprietor, wait staff and cooks stand ready to serve below boxes of L&C Corn with customers at end of counter .

Clothing Store in Dallas in 1920s

Proprietors proudly display ties, scarves, hats and shoes in their 1920's era clothing store.

Elm Street in Dallas Texas in 1899

Horse-drawn farm wagons and men on horseback on Elm street in Dallas in 1899.

Ervay Street in Dallas Texas 1920's

Trolley Car makes its way past, Market Cafeteria, Shoe Shine stand Benson Semans Company and pedestrians. on Ervay Street in Dallas in 1920s.

1950's cars line the street in front of Seymour's Credit, R.J. Smith & Son Mens Wear, Wilkins store and the Star Bar in downtown Dallas Texas.

Elm Street in Dallas Texas in 1907

Horse drawn carriages, Neiman store, Wilkins store

1926 Dallas Texas Street Scene

Cars and trucks line street in front of La Mode Dry Goods store and Rigsbee Electric Company

After winning the title of Miss Dallas, she placed fourth in the 1926 Miss America Pageant and pursued a career in acting for Warner Brothers . . . read more

Tired and covered in cotton lint, some workers rush to get home while others stop to visit on the steps. You may find the faces of your ancestors in this high definition photo from Dallas in 1913.

Ole Joe really wanted everyone to know about his pawn shop and all he offered