The Cotton Bowl - Texas Centennial Exposition Buildings (1936--1937) - Dallas, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 32° 46.733 W 096° 45.630
14S E 709747 N 3628994
Built in 1930 as Fair Park Stadium. The name was officially changed to the Cotton Bowl in 1936.
Waymark Code: WM11NND
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/21/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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"Originally a single-tier stadium, the upper tiers were added in 1948-49."

Wikipedia

"The original stadium–the lower half of the current facility–was built for a cost of $328,000 and seated 45,507 spectators.

In 1948, a second deck was added to the west side, increasing capacity to 67,000. The east side was double-decked the following year, increasing capacity to 75,504. These decks were added to respond to the demand for fans to watch SMU halfback Doak Walker, leading the Cotton Bowl to be known as "the house that Doak built." The superstructure was also built at this time, creating the distinctive facade for the stadium."

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Texas Centennial Exposition Buildings (1936-1937)

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NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link]

Address:
3750 The Midway, Dallas, TX 75215

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