1959 Map of Addison

About this map

Addison and the surrounding North Dallas corridor appear here during a period of rapid suburban transformation, where traditional farm roads and rural cemeteries met the expanding grid of a modernizing metropolis. The landscape is defined by the intersection of the St Louis Southwestern railroad and the burgeoning residential developments pushing north from Dallas. While the northern reaches maintain a more open character near Old Frankford Cem and Renner, the southern half is densely packed with mid-century neighborhood staples, including dozens of educational institutions like Ursuline Academy and Hillcrest High Sch. The presence of the Municipal Airport and sprawling recreational sites such as the Brookhaven Country Club and The Northwood Club signals the area's shift from agrarian roots to a primary center of Dallas commerce and leisure. Significant infrastructure, including the Central Expressway and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, underscores the regional transition into a major transportation hub.