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DFW Deco - Modernistic Architecture of Northeast Texas (Hardcover)
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DFW Deco - Modernistic Architecture of Northeast Texas (Hardcover)
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Vivid imagery and original research are the hallmarks of DFW Deco:
Modernistic Architecture of North Texas, the latest in Jim Parsons
and David Bush's series of books documenting Art Deco and Art
Moderne design in the Lone Star State. DFW Deco examines a vibrant
architectural heritage that spans legendary eras in American
history, from the Roaring Twenties through the Great Depression to
World War II. DFW Deco explores the full range of modernistic
building styles and some of the uniquely Texan influences that
shaped the growing cities of North Texas. Classic zigzag
skyscrapers promoted by Fort Worth boosters and Dallas businessmen,
Art Deco storefronts in the booming towns of the great East Texas
oilfield, and streamlined facilities inspired by innovations in
transportation and communications all have a place in this book.
DFW Deco looks not only at whole buildings, but also at their
finely crafted details, ranging from vibrant tile murals depicting
the scope of Texas history on Fort Worth's monumental Will Rogers
Memorial Center to stylized gold-leaf pinecones and cotton bolls in
the ornate People's National Bank Building in Tyler. Using a mix of
original and historical photographs, this lavishly illustrated book
promotes an appreciation of Main Street movie theaters, innovative
suburban homes, and even a surprising collection of modernistic
soft drink bottling plants. DFW Deco also documents the federal
programs that helped build exceptional courthouses, schools, and
post offices from small towns to big cities. The book ends with a
chapter of short biographies of the architects and artists who
created these landmarks. By illustrating the broad reach of
modernistic design in North Texas, the authors hope to advance the
preservation of significant buildings and encourage readers to
explore the region themselves and discover their own Art Deco
treasures.
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