South Side Historic District
Roughly bounded by W. Colorado, and S. Michaux Sts., and Union Pacific Railroad Tracks, Palestine, TXThe South Side Historic District encompasses a cohesive collection of late 19th and early 20th century residential properties. These properties reflect the neighborhood's most active period of growth which followed the establishment of the general offices, shops, and yards of the International & Great Northern (I&GN) Railroad in Palestine in 1874-75. Many railroad executives constructed imposing mansions in the neighborhood and these elaborate houses remain among the most impressive and architecturally significant buildings in the city. Today, the South Side Historic District also includes notable early 20th century revival-style residences and modest dwellings that housed local workers. The varied architectural styles and plan types that occur throughout the district reflect the long-term economic, social, and cultural impact of the inauguration of rail service in Palestine in 1872 and provide a greater understanding of the associated historic context. Community and Regional Development of Palestine: 1846-1945.
Local significance of the district:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
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