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PREMIERE PRESERVATION AWARDS PARTY
Do you know of buildings, people institutions, or companies that are doing good things to preserve the architectural or cultural
history of our city? Do you think that these often unsung heroes deserve recognition for their good work?
Preservation Dallas is pleased to announce the creation of an annual Preservation Awards Party. The goal of this program is
to recognize meritorious renovations and restorations of historic structures, sensitive new construction within historic districts, and individ-
uals or firms with notable accomplishments in the field of preservation.
Details of this program are being developed by the Preservation Awards Task Force, including submittal requirements, specific cat-
egories of awards, and criteria for recognition. While a detailed schedule is still under development, mark your calendars now for the
Awards Party, scheduled for Friday February 25, 2000
The Preservation Awards Task Force is co-chaired by Bob Meckfessel and Steve Thompson and is welcoming members
interested in helping out with the planning, implementation, sponsorship or publicity for this program. If interested, please contact
Bob Meckfessel at (214) 748-7712, or by email at rmeckfessel@diarch.com.
PRESERVATION BRIEFS
X The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. building at 3809 Parry Avenue was constructed in 1929 and is now taking on a new
purpose. Developer David Gibson is converting the building into offices, retail venues, and lofts. David began creating loft apart-
ments in the 1980s near Fair Park, and his lofts in Exposition Park have been included on the Lofty Spaces Tour X
X A community-wide initiative to restore re-light, and
rotate Dallas' historic icon, Pegasus, the Flying Red Horse,
began construction on August 1 1 The Project's financial N
goal is to raise $600,000 to restore the city's red neon
sign to its original splendor. The deadline is to complete
fund-raising and reconstruction in time for Pegasus to greet
the dawn of the 21st century.
The 65-year-old Pegasus, a gift to the city fromt"k
Magnolia Oil (Mobil Corporation), was designated a city Preservation Dallas Vice President Ann Allison and Board Member Len Garcia-Duran
attempt to look a gift horse in the mouth. (picture by HISVISION.COM)
landmark in 1973 and has become a symbol of Dallas.
The original Flying Red Horse will be cleaned and placed on permanent display by the city. The original panels are on display at the
restoration worksite in Shed 2 at the Dallas Farmers Market.
For additional information or to find out how you can assist in this restoration effort, please contact the Pegasus Project at (972)
978-2997 X
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