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ooccl.orgJUNE 2012 The Old Oak Cliff Conservation League | P.O. Box 4027 | Dallas | TX | 75208 JUNE 20

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Researching the history of yourOak Cliff home

by Michael Amonett

Here in Oak Cliff, we live in all types and ages of

homes, some dating back over 100 years. The

older the home, the more interesting it is. The

older a building is, the more occupants it has had

and the richer a story it has to tell. If you believe

history like this is a thing of value then certainlywe here in Oak Cliff have some of the most

valuable historic resources in the city.

Researching the history of older properties is an

arduous task sometimes but it can be extremely

rewarding

The first place you can go is the Dallas County

Appraisal District. Their website can either be

accessed through DCAD or the interactive map at

the City of Dallas website On DCAD, you can

search your property through the search engine

or you can pinpoint properties through the

interactive map on the city's website and click

"More Info" there and it will take you to DCAD.

There you can find the year your home was built.

For more detailed information a trip to 320 E.

Jefferson might be in order. In the basement of

that building are the city's archives. City staff is

on hand to help you research any address you

want. There you can find almost any permit that

has been pulled on any property in the City of

Dallas. Typically, permits from the 1920's

through the 1940's are found on microfilm and

permits pulled from the 1940's through the

1980's are on microfiche. When searching

permits you want to notice things like property

owners and work done and take notes. Copies

can be made for 10 cents apiece and you can also

take screen pictures with your phone.

FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO:

OOCCL.ORG

We Want your Bricks!

By Roy Appleton, DMN reporter

Know the audience you are writing to. What are they hoping to hear

from you? What would they find useful or informative? Find out what is

important to them and address their needs in your newsletter each

month. Include a photo or photos to make your newsletter even more

appealing. Add a "Find out more..." link to additional information on

your website. Old, new, a single brick or a pallet. Just bring them. TheBishop Arts District Merchants Association is widening the sidewalk in

the 300 block of North Bishop, building a new walkway to some new

businesses, Emporium Pies and We Are 1976.The group has already

collected bricks from Fort Worth Avenue and a century-old chimney. And

they'd take any spares you've got around the house, shop, etc.

This from the association's Facebook page: "With 2,200 bricks yet to

collect, we welcome donations of a single brick or a whole pallet. If

they'll fit in your truck, you can add your bricks to the growing stack-o-

bricks at Bishop & 8th St. (next to Cozy Cottage Children's Boutique). If

you have a larger pile, call or text David to retrieve them at 469-233-

5088.

For SaleSurplus Properties by City of DallasThe city of Dallas is planning on selling more than two dozen

surplus properties, including Fire station #26 on Jefferson.

Anyone interested should be able to get more information

by contacting the city.

Join us on Facebook for

the latest news and also

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JUNE 2012 The Old Oak Cliff Conservation League | P.O. Box 4027 | Dallas | TX | 75208 JUNE 201

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City Board backs

North Oak Cliff Development

Earlier today, a proposed five-story, mixed-use development in

north Oak Cliff received financial support at City Hall.

The board of the Davis Garden Tax Increment Finance District

unanimously endorsed up to $4 million in future reimbursements

to the Davis Street Market project.

The matter goes to the City Council for a final decision.

The money would go toward environmental remediation of

the site in the 700 block of West Davis Street, creation of

affordable housing and infrastructure improvements.

In return, Rick Garza, the project developer and architect

will have to obtain a building permit by July 31, 2013,

receive a certificate of occupancy by Dec. 31, 2014,

provide at least 68,000 square feet of office and/or retail space,

and construct between 110 and 160 apartments totaling at

least 150,000 square feet of space, among other requirements.

BASTILLE ON BISHOP: JULY 14, 7-11

Go Oak Cliff presents its third annual Bastille on Bishop

Street Festival. Head out on Saturday evening to enjoy a

mussels competition, a petanque court in the street,

mimes, cirque performances, scooter rallies, French maid

relays, bicycles, baguettes, crepe stands, accordions, andmore! Join us for an amazing night!

I La Tour de BastilleBastille Day in BishopThis will be the 1st Annual Tandemonium Bike Race which

will take place on the 14th during Bastille on Bishop, 7pm -

11pm in the Bishop Arts District! Pre-registration will be

required, no fee to enter. Look for more details to be posted

on bikefriendlyoc.org soon!

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