Parkland Hospital
historic place
Parkland Hospital, a historic place in Dallas County, Texas, opened on May 19, 1894. It was named Parkland as it was built on city park land. In 1913, a new brick facility was erected, reflecting a movement toward modern medical care. This building also served as an early home for Southwestern Medical College. Parkland Hospital relocated in 1954 to a new facility on Harry Hines Boulevard. On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was brought to this facility following his assassination. Today, Parkland Hospital continues as a public hospital and a teaching affiliate for UT Southwestern Medical Center. A historical marker for Parkland Hospital was erected in 2010.