This cache placement is part of the Garland History GeoTour. Should you wish to download the GeoTour passport to earn our beautiful GeoCoin, you can find the GeoTour page here. The log will contain a secret word which you must enter on your passport in the appropriate slot.
Be sure to log your "Will Attend" for the kickoff party of Garland GeoTour 2.0!
In 1964, Mayor Carl Cooper and the City Council purchased David Farr’s house at 225 N. Fourth St. for $200, the old lumber shed and office building at 409 State St. for $200 and the junk yard at 413 State St. for $10 to acquire the land for a new City Hall to be located at 200 N. Fifth St. Once a two-story building, it now has 4 stories.
Garland's City Hall was renamed William Dollar Municipal Building in 2016. City Manager William E. Dollar retired June 1, 2016, after serving the City for nearly 44 years. He was named City Manager in September 2003.
Dollar is a Garland native. He attended Freeman Elementary, Bussey Junior High and graduated from Garland High School in 1965. He played for the Owls basketball team and was involved in the Math Club.
Dollar first worked for the City of Garland while in high school. As a part-time maintenance worker, he did everything from oiling the wood paneling to mowing grass. He began his professional career after graduating from the University of Texas in Arlington with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. He later earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Texas. He was hired as design engineer for the City of Garland in 1971. He then served as director of Wastewater Treatment and director of Public Works. In 1985, he became assistant city manager of Utilities Services and served in that capacity until his appointment as city manager.
The cache highlights the beautiful courtyard and passageway.