07/13/2026
The Old Dallas Morning News Building in downtown Dallas is one of the most recognizable landmarks since it opened in 1949. For nearly seventy years, it served as the headquarters of The Dallas Morning News, housing the newspaper's editorial offices, business operations, and printing facilities. The newspaper itself was founded in 1885 and grew alongside the rapidly expanding city of Dallas. Designed by Dallas architect George Dahl, the building was built as a modern newspaper production facility that combined offices, newsrooms, and a large printing plant into one complex. At the time of its completion, it was considered one of the most advanced newspaper facilities in the Southwest and reflected Dallas's postwar growth. One of the building's best-known features is the large limestone inscription above its entrance, called "The Rock of Truth." The inscription displays the guiding principles of publisher George Bannerman Dealey, emphasizing truth, fairness, integrity, and balanced reporting. It remains one of the building's most recognizable architectural features. For decades, the building served as the center of newspaper publishing for North Texas. Reporters, editors, photographers, and press operators produced daily editions covering local, state, national, and international news. The newsroom also played an important role during major events. As newspaper technology changed, the need for large printing facilities declined. In 2017, The Dallas Morning News moved its headquarters to a new downtown location, ending nearly seventy years at that location. Today, the building remains an important part of Dallas's architectural and journalistic history and continues to symbolize the newspaper's commitment to truth and integrity.
