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The Town of Addison is located just 13 miles north of downtown Dallas in northern Dallas County and southern Collin County. Addison real estate is comprised mostly of a commercial area which maintains a small town atmosphere, giving the residents of the town a unique lifestyle not common in other Dallas suburbs.
Addison is not only a commercial and industrial area but is also one of the Dallas area's most popular destinations due to its strong service and entertainment industries. There are more than 170 restaurants (that is a restaurant for every 83 Addison residents) and 22 hotels offering over 4,000 rooms and meeting facilities in the town. Addison also promises great shopping in any of its three malls, including the most prestigious shopping in the Dallas area at the Dallas Galleria. All this is easy accessible within just 4.3 square miles.
Addison real estate continues to grow and prosper and, in keeping with the times, the town of Addison, in 2005, introduced a wireless internet network covering most of the town for a nominal fee; the network helps to drive businesses as well as serve its residents.
History of Addison
The area now known as Addison was originally settled by members of the Peters Colony around 1846. The first home was built on White Rock Creek by Peterson Witt. In 1888, W. W. Julian, W. E. Horten and S. S. Noell donated land to the railroad in exchange for a coaling station which became known as Noell Junction. With the establishment of the Post Office in 1902, the name was changed to Addison in honor of its first Postmaster, since another community already carried the name Noell. Also in 1902, the first industry came to the area when the Pistole brothers built a cotton gin which would later become Plano Cotton Oil in 1904 and the Farmers Gin of Addison in 1916.
The little town grew slowly and steadily with a population of about 600 through the 1950s. In 1953, to avoid being annexed by the City of Dallas, the residents of Addison real estate voted for incorporation. In 1956, the Addison Airport was built and the town began to see the beginnings of the Addison of today.
By 1980, the town had grown from 600 to over 5,000. The city began a number of measures to promote industrial development, attracting many businesses to the community. The next big step for the town was in 1976, when residents voted to legalize alcoholic beverages, unlike the majority of communities in Dallas County. This initiative attracted many restaurants and hotels to utilize Addison real estate for their benefit. Today, industry and businesses (including three malls) bring the total day population of the city to over 100,000.
Education in Addison
The Addison School was opened in 1914 and, in 1954, became part of the Dallas Independent School District. In 1962, the school was closed. Addison is now served by two school districts, the Dallas Independent School District and the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District. These schools are conveniently located to the city, although there are no schools within the city limits at this time.
Jerry Junkins Elementary School in Carrollton serves the portion of the city north of Belt Line Road, while Anne Frank Elementary School in Dallas serves those south of Belt Line Road. The Walker Middle School and W. T. White High School serve all of the students in the Dallas Independent School District portion of the city.
Stark Elementary School and Vivian Field Middle School in Farmers Branch and the R. L. Turner High School in Carrollton serve the students in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.
The City is home to to very notable private schools: the Greenhill School (PK - 12) and Trinity Christian Academy. Greenhill is one of the most selective schools in the Dallas area.
Fun Things to See and Do in Addison
For arts and entertainment, the WaterTower Theatre is one of the most innovative cultural facilities in the nation. Addison Circle Park is a venue for several seasonal outdoor events. Addison also offers two unique museums: the Cavanaugh Flight Museum, which features fully restored war aircraft of the WWI and WWII era, and the Mary Kay Museum, which tells the history of this international cosmetic company.
Addison is renowned for its special events, such as the North Texas Jazz Festival, Addison Artfest, "Taste Addison", the Addison Oktoberest and Food Exposition and Addison Kaboom Town.
Evening entrainment abounds throughout the city. The Addison Improv Comedy Club features some of the most acclaimed comedic talent in the region. Nightclubs feature any type of music and dancing that suits your taste, from big band and jazz to hip hop. If singalong is what you enjoy, then be sure to stop in at Pete's Dueling Piano Bar, which is known for singing loud and proud. This dynamic bar is high-energy and loads of fun. So, whether you want to laugh, dance or sing along, the town of Addison offers it all.
Shopping is entertainment for some and a unique experience may be a trip to the Beverage Center, a two mile square collection of liquor stores.
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Addison Demographics
Population: 14,964
Median Household Income: $51,983
Median Home Value: $315,637
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