Hall of State, Art Deco Style - Dallas, TX
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N 32° 46.850 W 096° 45.684
14S E 709658 N 3629207
Hall of State located at Fair Park in Dallas and is a shrine to the history of the state of Texas.
Waymark Code: WM60WC
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/14/2009
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Built in 1936 at the astronomical (especially during the Great Depression) price of US$1.2 million, the building was the most expensive per unit area of any structure built in Texas. It was designed for the centennial of the Republic of Texas by architect George Dahl in the Beaux-Arts style and is considered one of the most representative examples of art deco architecture in Texas. The Hall of State is the culmination of the 1,500-foot long Esplanade of State which is flanked by six exhibition pavilions and features a long reflecting pool. It was built using Texas limestone and features many memorials to many of the heroes of Texas history.
Style: Art Deco
Structure Type: Culture/Entertainment
Architect: George Dahl
Date Built: 1936
Supporting references: Not listed
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