Gulf Oil Distribution Facility, Dallas, Texas
historic place
The Gulf Oil Distribution Facility, located in Dallas, Texas, is recognized as a historic place. Constructed in 1921, this complex served as a vital sales center and warehouse for Gulf Oil. It originally comprised six brick buildings arranged around a central yard. At this facility, oil and gas were pumped from rail cars into storage tanks. Products were then prepared for distribution into trucks or barrels. The buildings feature a simple industrial style, characterized by red brick, concrete, and steel windows. This site was designated a Dallas Landmark in 2009 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. The facility stands as an example of early 20th-century industrial infrastructure in Dallas.