R. L. Thornton - Dallas, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 32° 46.857 W 096° 45.680
14S E 709663 N 3629222
Located to the left of the entrance to Hall of State in Fair Park.
Waymark Code: WM11NGH
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/20/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn
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Smithsonian Art Inventory

"Standing figure of Robert Lee Thornton wearing a double-breasted suit with shirt and tie, and holding a hat in his right hand.

Plaque on front:

Robert Lee Thornton
1880-1964
For more than forty years an inspired leader and a powerful force in the development of the city he loved from village to great metropolis
President, State Fair of Texas 1945-1963
Mayor, City of Dallas 1953-1961"

TITLE: R. L. Thornton

ARTIST(S): Waldine Amanda Tauch

DATE: 1/1/1968

MEDIUM: Bronze and Marble

CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 63760075

Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]

PHYSICAL LOCATION:
3939 Grand Ave. / Dallas, TX USA / 75210


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