Historic McGaugh Hosiery Mill (1912, 1946)

An Inspiring but Affordable Live / Work / Display Space for Artists - Minutes from Downtown Dallas & Deep Ellum

We purchased this historic building to prevent it from demolition by the City, restore it to its original condition, and give it a vibrant new life. Our goal was to give Dallas artists--who are all too frequently displaced from neighborhoods they've made trendy--a truly affordable but inspiring space to live and work and have exhibitions 5 minutes from all the action (Downtown, Deep Ellum, etc.). With over 105 years of history, high ceilings, hardwood floors, hand-laid bricks, oversized windows with lots of natural light overlooking two lush oak-covered parks, lots of outdoor workspaces (a courtyard and multiple roof terraces), and a perfect skyline view of Downtown Dallas from the third floor and roof terraces--we felt this would make a truly inspiring creative space.

There's a lot of history in this building. It was originally a 3-story brick schoolhouse: Richard Lagow Elementary School (1912). Then it was expanded and became the McGaugh Hosiery Mill (1931), and later Cotton Belt Gin and Mill Supply (1953) and Lee G. Bilal Building (1983). It was owned by Dallas' first black police officer (Lee G. Bilal)--and according to longtime neighbors, Ross Perot, Jr. as well.

The compound is composed of three buildings (27,914 SF) surrounding an enclosed courtyard. It is located 10 blocks from the State Fair of Texas (currently undergoing privatization and likely redevelopment of the 200-acre site).

Click on any photo below to see more like it, or select a link: 1946 McGaugh Mills Expansion | 1912 Schoolhouse | Site & Surrounds