State Fair Grounds
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another kind of eagle
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Tower at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas. Fair Park is a 277 acre (1.12 km²) recreational and educational complex located in Dallas, Texas (USA). The complex is registered as a National Historic Landmark and is home to nine museums, six performance facilities, a lagoon, and the largest ferris wheel in North America. Many of the buildings on the complex were constructed for the Texas Centennial Exposition in 1936 which drew over six million visitors. Most of the buildings built for the exposition still survive and Fair Park is recognized as a significant example of art deco architecture. ==>>> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Park Well known for college bowl called The cotton bowl I live next to it! The bald eagle represents characteristics which many cultures have viewed as inspirational, and others have seen as despicable. What a particular image, being, or object represents to one culture may differ dramatically from what it means to another. The qualities that are attributed to a symbol may or may not be realistic or accurate. But in any case, a symbol is chosen to represent qualities or characteristics that in some sense are expressions of the ideals of that culture. the dreams of the American people. Because of its large size, nomadic lifestyle, striking visage, and graceful flight, the bald eagle has symbolized great power, strength, freedom, elegance, and independence to many cultures throughout history. The qualities attributed to the bald eagle were particularly attractive to a young nation struggling for its independence, the United States of America. ==>> from www.eagles.org/vueaglewebcs/esymbolism.htm
Waterwall
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A waterfall located by the Leonhardt Lagoon at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas. Fair Park was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1986 because of its exceptional significance in American history which includes serving as location for the State Fair of Texas since 1886. Many of the buildings on the complex were constructed for the Texas Centennial Exposition in 1936 which drew over six million visitors. Most of the buildings built for the exposition still survive and Fair Park is recognized as a significant example of art deco architecture.
Art Deco Edges
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Dallas Museum of Natural History 3535 Grand Avenue and 1318 South Second Avenue Fair Park/Dallas, Texas 75210 The Dallas Museum of Natural History was constructed in 1936. It was designed by Mark Lemmon and Clyde Griesenbeck as a limestone monolithic structure with minimal architectural detail. The entrance is marked by three vertical window bays with decorative aluminum mullions, and is flanked by paired pilasters with shell-motif capitals. The museum was renovated in 1988 by Needham-McCaffrey.
Return air duct grill pattern with sunlight
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Located just inside the front door at the Natural History Museum at Fair Park.
U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps at Hall of State, State Fair of Texas
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The band performs below the Art Deco grandeur of the Hall of State.
Nearest places of interest:
| The Lagoon Dallas Aquarium Cotton Bowl Fair Park Coliseum | Lakewood Library Tenison Park Texas Hall of State Where Big Tex.. |
