Resources

Learn more about 508 Park. Click on the videos below for a deeper dive into our history.

 
 
An excerpt from the upcoming documentary on 508 Park. Directed by Alan Govenar Produced by 508 Park Project committee To learn more about our innovative programs, visit http://www.508park.org/

Exploring 508 Park

An excerpt from the upcoming documentary on 508 Park.
Directed by Alan Govenar
Produced by Encore Park Dallas

 
Narration by Pat Bywaters @encorepat about Robert Johnson and other musicians recording in this historic building at 508 Park,Dallas,TX. Film by Tim Quiring (eyeqphoto.com} Music by Gary Myrick

Robert Johnson recording at 508 Park Dallas,TX

Narration by Pat Bywaters about Robert Johnson and other musicians
recording in this historic building, 508 Park, Dallas, TX.
Film by Tim Quiring
Music by Gary Myrick

 
The great blues player Robert Johnson had two recording sessions in Texas. One at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio on November 23, 1936, and one that spanned two different days of recording at 508 Park, Dallas. Elijah Wald, author of Escaping the Delta, discusses the second recordings.

Robert Johnson's Dallas Recording Sessions

The great blues player Robert Johnson had two recording sessions in Texas. One at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio on November 23, 1936, and one that spanned two different days of recording at 508 Park, Dallas. Elijah Wald, author of Escaping the Delta, discusses the second recordings.

An excerpt from the upcoming documentary on 508 Park.
Directed by Alan Govenar
Produced by Encore Park Dallas