Hall of State Restoration Virtual Program
March 30, 6:00 p.m.
Last year an incredible $14 million restoration of the Hall of State took place. Financed by the 2017 Bond for Fair Park, it was part of the $50 million approved by voters to repair buildings and infrastructure in Fair Park.
Preservation Dallas is partnering with AdEx, Dallas Historical Society, Dallas Architecture Forum, and Preservation Houston to hold a virtual program on March 30 at 6:00 that will highlight the incredible restoration work, which was a painstaking and detailed process. A video of the work will be shown highlighting the lengths taken to restore the building components including: stone cleaning; removal and disassembly of the doors for cleaning, repair, and refinishing or repainting; restoration of the plaster ceiling in the Hall of Heroes; refinishing of the Tejas Warrior; restoration of the exterior light fixtures; uncovering of the original fountains attached to the building and restoring them to working condition; and more. A panel of professionals who worked on the project will explain the work illustrated in the video and answer questions. An update on the damage suffered during the winter storm last week will also be given.
Hall of State photo courtesy of Gensler.
REGISTRATION:
Registration is $10. Members of ADEX, the Dallas Architecture Forum, the Dallas Historical Society, Preservation Dallas, and Preservation Houston are free.