Pegasus Plaza Tour

1500 Main Street,Dallas TX 75201

24 April, 2021

Description

This will be a walking tour of the extraordinary buildings that shape the architectural landscape of the Central Downtown Business district. This will be a walking tour of the extraordinary buildings that shape the architectural landscape of the Central Downtown Business district. This will feature buildings around Pegasus Plaza. We will focus on architectural elements, history, scandals and mysteries throughout the neighborhood. The tour is about 2.0 hours and The tickets are $35 and can buy tickets on here, or venmo at @Jason-Cantrell-2 1902 to reserve a spot. We meet at Main and Akard Street at 11:00. or you can private message me to reserve a spot. This should be a fun event! We will visit some Dallas' best landmarks. Buildings that we will visit: The Kirby, The Magnolia, The Adolphus, The DPL building, The Wilson Building, and the Joule hotel. The Kirby Building: 1913: Neogothic: Experience a gothic palace carved of marble with plaster stalactites, terra cotta stalagmites , tracery, and ribbed vaulting, creating one of Dallas’ most elaborate structures. Under the main lobby hides and old bank vault that used to connect the Kirby building to the Adolphus hotel through a tunnel. Material: a steel and concrete frame and terra cotta. The Adolphus Hotel: 1912: German Baroque. Built by the beer magnate, Adolpus Busch, this is one of the most extravagant architectural gems to visit, parictularly the facades that are complete with monsters and cherubs . We will visit the original lobby with hidden corridors and ghost stories and a window into the exotic French Room. Materials: a steel and concrete frame with masonry terra cotta And copper The Magnolia building, 1921: Neoclassical: This architectural gem, with details borrowing from ancient Greek and Roman styles was the tallest skyscraper in Dallas for roughly 20 years, all carved by hand. With the Pegasus horse atop the building, this is the landmark that defines Pegasus Plaza. The main elevator lobby is the gem of the tour. This features the original marble and plaster interior from 1921 and an original blueprint from British architect, Alfred Bossom’s office. Materials: a steel frame with cut Limestone and a Ludowici ceramic tiles. The Joule Hotel Lobby: 1927 Neogothic. Originally built as a bank, the Joule has been renovated as one of Dallas’ most delightful boutique hotels. The main attraction is the main lobby, with an incredible display of mosaics that were saved from demolition from the former Mercantile bank lobby. Materials: a steel frame with cut Limestone. The Eyeball and garden. 2013 This private park was the location of the well known Praetorian building, Dallas’ first skyscaper-1905, creating curiosity and controversy. Demolished to make way for Downtown’s most iconic sculpture. Before and after photographs will be shown. Materials. Plastic and artificial turf The Wilson Building: 1903 Beaux Arts style. This is the oldest highrise building in the neighborhood. This is one of dallas’ most urban and European structures with its cast iron columns that define a loggia around the periphery of the former HL Greens drug store. The walls are a fascinating composition of projected brick layers, arches with stone details, eagles and sunburst patterns to delight eye and imagination. Materials: Cast iron, a steel frame, masonry Cut limestone. Hidden gems on this tour: Stone Street Alley, the spa corridor, the illuminated hallway at the Joule, The Scarlet Pumpernickel, La Tarte Tropizienne and Sky Blossom. Solutions: Wine and Whiskey. Characters: The Ghost of Adolphus Busch. The Winged Horse of mythology The bride jilted at the altar. Jack Ruby