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Centennial Building
Established: 1936
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| Address |
1001 Washington St. Dallas, TX 75210 |
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| Phone Number | N / A | |
| Type | Centennial Structure | |
| Admissions | N / A | |
| Hours | N / A | |
| Constructed | 1905 | |
| Renovation(s) |
1936 1999 |
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| Size | 94,000 ft² | |
| 1905 Cost | unknown | |
| Former Name(s) |
Exposition Building Transportation Building Chrysler Building |
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| Current Use(s) |
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· Auto Shows · Concerts · Traveling Exhibits |
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- The only building to carry a name in honor of the 1936 Texas Centennial.
- The main part of the large building was originally built in 1905 as the replacement for the aging wooden exhibition building. The Exhibition Building was one of the first steel and concrete buildings built on the fair grounds. The larger part of the Centennial Building is noticeable by the pointed roof and the steel crossbeams on the inside indicating an architecture style earlier than the Art Deco style of the rest of the complex. The large section of the building also contains indoor food stand and is the current location for the "Luxury Showroom". The rest of the interior, holds general trading stands and sponsor booths, including health exhibits and outdoor patio/deck exhibits. - In 1935, when George Dahl redesigned the facade of the Exposition Building, he removed the 3 original porticos and extended the building some 700 more feet to span the 1000 foot span of the Esplanade. Dahl along with the original Automobile Building featured 3 new large porticos spanning the front of the building and the Esplanade. The Centennial Building's porticos featured 3 large statues designed by Raoul Josset. The statues are nestled in front of each of the three porticos. The statues of the Centennial Building honor 3 of the 6 countries that rules Texas at one time in it's history. Spain, Confederacy and Mexico are represented on the Centennial Building side. Under each of the 3 porticos, are large murals designed by Carlo Ciampaglia, representing transportation scenes. - Between each portico and along the International Blvd. side are 4 bas-relief designed by Pierre Bourdelle. The murals have recently been restored to their 1936 grandeur and are now protected along with the building under a National Historic Landmark designation. The murals are also protected by large drapes that block the sunlight, but still allow some to seep in, thus protecting the historical and beautiful murals from further damage. |
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