Discover History of White Rock Lake

Jan. 14, 2010 - PRLog -- In 1909, Dallas city leaders approved the damming of White Rock Creek to create a new water source for the increasing needs of a growing city. As a result, so much of the life and history of Dallas has echoed through the life and history of White Rock Lake.

In the early decades, the lake was home to many private summer homes and boat houses, as well as hunting and fishing clubs. Soon thereafter, a bathing beach, sailing clubs, public boathouses, and picnic facilities were added. The Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Progress Administration transformed the lake with more recreational and leisure amenities. Those early city leaders could hardly know that the lake they were creating 10 miles outside of Dallas would become an urban oasis enjoyed by over two million visitors a year.

Highlights of White Rock Lake:
•   The majority of the images included were culled from the City of Dallas Municipal Archives, Dallas Park and Recreation Department and Water Utilities Collection.
•   All royalties will benefit the Dallas Park Foundation, Historic Events and will be used for the Centennial Celebration of White Rock Lake in June 2011.
•   Includes images of White Rock Creek prior to the construction of the lake.
•   Explores the history of a World War II POW camp at White Rock Lake.

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