Birthplace of
Mack Harrell

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Marker No: 7800

18 x 28 Aluminum Subject Marker 

Geographic: ​33° 17.679′ N, 96° 12.051′ W

Marker Text: ​Born here on October 8, 1909, Mack Harrell received early training as a violinist. He later studied the instrument at Oklahoma City University, where he changed direction to pursue his baritone singing talent. After attending the Juilliard School of Music, he began a professional opera career and performed with the Metropolitan Opera. In 1945 he joined the voice faculty at Juilliard, and was later administrator of the Aspen Music Festival and voice professor at Southern Methodist University. A world renowned artist, Harrell died in Dallas on January 29, 1960. (1986) 

Location: Intersection of West Sanger Street and 7th Street, Celeste