Fair Park Recognized as One The 10 Most Impressive Art Deco Buildings in the World
MSN’s Leisure + Travel has put together a list of the 10 most impressive Art Deco Buildings in the world. George L. Dahl’s Fair Park was named on this list for being the largest and one of the most extraordinary collections of art deco buildings in the world. Adrienne Akin Faulkner, granddaughter of the late George Dahl has often referred to him as being one of her inspirations for getting into the world of interior architecture and design.
The 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition at Fair Park in Dallas featured a complex of twenty-six Art Deco-style buildings designed by ten firms. George Dahl oversaw the planning and construction of the entire fair, which was completed in the astonishingly brief period of only nine months. The complex is now recognized as one of the best preserved assemblages of depression-era architecture and in 1986 was designated a national historic landmark. Follow the link below to see the list in its entirety.
Georg L. Dahl in front of his own Centennial Expo painting.
A Mission to help Fair Park Flourish Once Again
Fair Park First has set out to establish Fair Park as one of Dallas’ premiere venues accessible and enjoyed by all. They are focused on restoring the energy of Fair Park by bringing events year-round to the Fairgrounds. Fair Park First is working to fill Fair Park’s calendar by creating a fun and family-friendly environment that plays host to events of all kinds for people of all ages. Visit the link below to see how you can get involved.
