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Big D Back When

Old films, photos and interviews combine to tell the story of Dallas' evolution as a city.

03/12/1995 | Rating NR

From the Archives

Big D Back When

Special | 57m 42s

Old films, photos and interviews combine to tell the story of Dallas' evolution as a city.

Archival film footage, still photos and interviews with a wide range of Dallasites combine to create a portrait of the past that offers fascinating insights about how Dallas has evolved. For new and longtime residents alike, “Big D: Back When” offers an entertaining and informative look at how early neighborhoods grew up and changed in relation to downtown, the river and the railroads.

03/12/1995 | Rating NR

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From the Archives

Big D Back When

Special | 57m 42s

Archival film footage, still photos and interviews with a wide range of Dallasites combine to create a portrait of the past that offers fascinating insights about how Dallas has evolved. For new and longtime residents alike, “Big D: Back When” offers an entertaining and informative look at how early neighborhoods grew up and changed in relation to downtown, the river and the railroads.

03/12/1995 | Rating NR

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