Waples-Platter Buildings, Dallas, Texas
historic place
The Waples-Platter Buildings are located in Dallas, Texas, on North Lamar Street. These buildings are associated with the Waples-Platter Grocery Company, a prominent wholesale grocer in the Southwest. The company, established in 1872, expanded its operations to Dallas in 1914. In Dallas, Waples-Platter began roasting coffee after acquiring a local coffee and tea company. The exact construction year of these specific Dallas buildings is not available. The Waples-Platter Buildings were listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 24, 1978. This site represents the company's regional influence and its role in the area's commercial development.