The Hall of State (originally the State of Texas Building) is a building in Dallas's Fair Park that commemorates the history of the U.S. state of Texas and is considered one of the best examples of Art Deco architecture in the state.
History
Built in 1936 at the astronomical (especially during the
Great Depression) price of
$1.2 million, the building was the most expensive per unit area of any structure built in Texas. It was designed for the centennial of the
Republic of Texas by architect
Donald Barthelme in the
beaux arts style and is considered one of the most representative examples of
art deco architecture in Texas. Most of the Art Deco ornamental metalwork, including the light fixtures were made by
Potter Art Metal Studios of Dallas; a 90 year old company still in existence today.
The Hall of State is the culmination of the 1,500 feet (460 m) long Esplanade of State which is flanked by six exhibition pavilions and features a long
reflecting pool. It was built using Texas
limestone and features memorials to many of the heroes of Texas history.
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| The exterior of the Hall of State |
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| The curved exedra at the entrance of the Hall of State |
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| Internal Great Hall |
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