Great Hall Medallion - Dallas, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 32° 46.839 W 096° 45.642
14S E 709724 N 3629189
Located inside the Hall of State (State of Texas Building) in Fair Park. Hours open: Tuesday – Saturday | 10:00 AM -5:00 PM //
Sundays | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Waymark Code: WM11N6E
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/17/2019
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NRHP Nomination Form"A magnificent medallion representing the six nations that have ruled Texas is mounted on the far wall of the hall. Designed by Joseph E. Renier, the medallion, 25' in diameter, is a bas-relief in three tones of gold."
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"The medallion, like the statues along the Esplanade, symbolizes the six nations which have claimed sovereignty over Texas throughout its long history. In the center is a large five-pointed Lone Star with rays of light extending from it in all directions. Around the star are grouped six female figures representing each of the "Six Flags of Texas." Clockwise, from upper left, they are: The Republic of Texas; Mexico; Spain; France; the Confederate States of America; and the United States of America." Each is appropriately dressed and holds a shield with symbols of the nation she represents; the Lone Star of Texas; the Mexican eagle standing on a cactus with a rattlesnake in its beak; the castles and rampant lions of Spanish royalty; the French fleur-de-lis; and the great seals of the Confederate States and United States, respectively."