John Allen Boyle, Dallas Architect
Past Dallas and Texas Architect
John Allen Boyle is little known but the architect for three of Dallas’ favorite, dramatic and picturesque residences. He designed the Sheppard King Mansion in 1916, what is now The Mansion on Turtle Creek. A mosaic dome is seen again at 2821 Turtle Creek, another Mediterranean style home. 4323 Overhill Drive also celebrates his use of stained glass, and myriad patterns of intricate ceramic tile. You can see the Mediterranean Moorish influences in all three. The terrace gardens down to the creek at 3828 Turtle Creek are reminiscent of the best Mexican stone and tile work of Colonial Mexico.
Example of Homes Architect John Allen Boyle Designed
4321 Overhill Drive, Dallas, Texas
The home at 4321 Overhill might be the architecturally significant home that best represents Old Highland Park. Built by one of the developers of Highland Park, this home was designed by architect John Allen Boyle.
3828 Turtle Creek Drive, Dallas, Texas
Architect John Allen Boyle, who also designed the Shepherd King Mansion, designed this Mediterranean home with elaborate tile and stone detailing. The terraced gardens down to the creek are reminiscent of the best stone tile work of colonial Mexico.
2821 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Dallas, Texas
The Mansion Residence at 2801 Turtle Creek is considered the most exclusive in the city. The adjacent hotel was originally the Shepherd King mansion designed by John Allen Boyle.
