After dedicating numerous years to his craft within the confines of his garage, all while concurrently maintaining a full-time role at a local grocery store, L.E. Ross undertook the establishment of Dallas Metalsmiths in the year 1937. This period marked the inception of a legacy that would be associated with a series of remarkable endeavors, notably the creation of the bronze doors and windows adorning the Hall of State at Texas Fair Park.

In a parallel narrative, R.O. (Dick) Ross, in the year 1930, demonstrated remarkable vision and ingenuity by crafting the prototype for what would become the inaugural outdoor shopping center in Highland Park. L.E. Ross, concurrently, pioneered one of the earliest iterations of a stair lift, known as the Instamatic Stair Ride.

In the annals of history, 1942 witnessed a pivotal moment when Dick Ross and W. H. (Billy) Potter assumed ownership of the Dallas Metalsmiths from L.E. Ross, launching their operations at the distinguished locale of 1600 North Washington in Dallas. This decision bore fruit in the form of several iconic undertakings, including the construction of both Dupont Hotels in San Francisco and Dallas, as well as the crafting of the metal components comprising the original Neiman Marcus establishment.