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This area of downtown
is replete with historic architecture, points of interest and outdoor installations.
When you are within the boundaries of Main, Field, Federal and Ervay streets,
stop by Thanksgiving Square at Bryan and Ervay Streets. Architect Philip
Johnson designed its spiral-shaped chapel, which features stained glass
by Gabriel Loire. Nearby is the old downtown Post Office and U.S. Courthouse
on Bryan Street. The historic Magnolia Building at Commerce and Akard streets
was the tallest structure south of Washington, D.C., when it opened in 1922.
It was also Dallas' first true skyscraper 29 stories, 416 feet, a
slice of New York transplanted to the prairie. Pegasus Plaza, an unusual
urban park with a soothing fountain and carved stones, shares the block
with the Magnolia. Legend:
I - Post Office, J - Thanksgiving Square, K - Pegasus
Plaza, L - Magnolia Building
To use: Roll your mouse over the numbers on
the left to learn about the sculptures on this tour.
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