A ‘city within a city’: Looking back on the history of East Dallas’ Casa Linda Plaza
80 years after it was developed, the plaza continues to be an important fixture in the community
Jan. 3, 1976, Casa Linda Theater.(Steve Ueckert / Staff Photographer)
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Casa Linda, a quiet neighborhood in East Dallas, has been around since before World War II. Developed on farmland bought by Carl M. Brown in the 1920s and 1930s, the neighborhood was considered a rural escape from the city. The proximity to White Rock Lake and the curbless streets that cut through large tree-filled lots helped residents achieve the “country” feel, while being only minutes away from downtown.