Where Big Tex..
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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
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Dallas, TX . . . . Big Tex is the 52 foot (16 m) high icon of the annual State Fair of Texas held at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas (USA). He wears size 70 boots, a 75 gallon hat, a size 100 180/181 shirt and 284W/185L XXXXXL pair of Lee jeans. The pants alone require 72 yards (66 m) of denim and weigh in at 65 pounds (29.5 kg). Big Tex's humble beginnings were in 1949 as a 49 foot (15 m) tall Santa Claus constructed from iron-pipe drill casing and papier mache in Kerens, Texas to help encourage holiday sales in the town. In 1951, State Fair president R. L. Thornton purchased Santa's components for $750 and had Dallas artist Jack Bridges transform them into a cowboy, and Big Tex was born. Big Tex currently has fiberglass skin. Big Tex made his grand debut at the 1952 fair. He was altered the following year to straighten his nose, correct a lascivious wink and allow him to talk. Former disc jockey Al Jones was the first voice of Big Tex, but would fill the role for only one season. His most familiar voice is that of radio announcer, Jim Lowe, who boomed Big Tex's signature Howdy, folks! for a total of 39 years. In 1958, Tex underwent further re-design, bringing him closer to the look of today. The next year, a mechanism was installed that allowed his mouth to move in sync with the announcer's voice. In 1997, Big Tex was given a skeletal makeover including a new hand that waved to passersby. Three years later, his head was animated, allowing it to turn. (from Wikipedia)
Fletcher's Corn Dog
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What would the State Fair of Texas be without one of these? Like the foot-long chili dog that preceded it, it's really strange how both taste better at the fair and the ballpark than anyplace else on the planet. Whereas, I've long since come to realize that some mysteries are better left unsolved.
Tower Building
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The family got out of the house last Sunday to go to a lighting of the tree event at Fair Park. We didn't stay until the tree was lit due to a cold northern wind that we weren't properly outfitted for.
2007 Texas State Fair Opening Day
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Of course Big Tex is out there welcoming everyone to the State Fair of Texas
Nearest places of interest:
| Mammoth Magnolia Lounge The Lagoon State Fair Grounds | Texas Hall of State Lakewood Library Automobile Building Fair Park Music Hall |
