InTown Outing: 5:30 p.m.
An Evening With! Jack Drake: 6:30 p.m.
3939 Grand Avenue, Dallas 75210
THURSDAY | April 14
Join us for a tour of the fully restored Hall of State! This 1936 Donald Barthelme designed structure is an Art Deco gem and the crown jewel of Fair Park. It is also one of the best examples of Art Deco style in the United States. The structure was fully restored inside and out in 2020 before the winter storm of 2021 caused substantial freezing and subsequent damage. It was repaired and restored again in painstaking detail. Do not miss the opportunity to tour the finished work up close with preservation architect Marcel Quimby, Phoenix 1 Restoration’s Dale Sellers and Dallas Historical Society’s Veletta Lill to hear about the extensive process returning this architectural masterpiece to glory!
Immediately following the InTown Outing tour, Dallas Historical Society will present An Evening With! Jack Drake, author of Preston Hollow: A Brief History. Jack is a Trinity Christian Academy of Addison student and resident of the Preston Hollow neighborhood. His 170 page book showcases the rich history of the Preston Hollow neighborhood and includes many personal stories and pictures from longtime residents. Jack will give a presentation on his book, followed by a book signing.
Click here to pre order the book for pick up at the event and remember Preservation Dallas members receive 10% off book sales.
Date and time
Thu, April 14, 2022
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT
Location
The Hall of State
3939 Grand Avenue
Dallas, TX 75210
REGISTRATION
Reservations are required and open to the public. Admission is free for current members of Preservation Dallas and Dallas Historical Society. $20 for non members.
Preservation Dallas members only need register for the InTown Outing, and will be automatically registered for the An Evening With! Jack Drake presentation. Likewise, Dallas Historical Society members only need register for the presentation here and will be counted for the InTown Outing.
PARKING
Parking is available around the Hall of State at Fair Park.