Ferris Plaza
| Ferris Plaza | |
|---|---|
Dallas, Texas | |
| Coordinates | 32°46′35″N 96°48′24″W / 32.77639°N 96.80667°W |
| Area | 0.9-acre (3,600 m2) |
| Operated by | City of Dallas |
| Status | open all year |
Ferris Plaza is a 0.9-acre (0.36 ha) public
Texas, United States. The park is located to the east of the Dallas Union Station, between Wood Street and Young Street.[1]
History
Ferris Plaza was originally proposed in the Kessler Plan in 1910 as a green space in front of the Union Station.[2] The park was named after Royal Andrew Ferris, a banker and railroad entrepreneur in Dallas.[3]
References
- ISBN 978-0-7385-7891-0.
- ISBN 978-0-292-79431-3.
- ISBN 978-0-87074-160-9.