Fair Park

by Willis C. Winters

In 1936, Texas commemorated the 100th anniversary of its independence from Mexico with a series of statewide celebrations. A central exposition was proposed, with four cities waging a sometimes bitter campaign to secure the rights to stage this auspicious event. At stake for the host city was unparalleled national exposure and a strong economic boost in the midst of the Great Depression. Using the existing grounds and buildings at Fair Park as the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738579394
• ISBN13: 9780738579399
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.6" x 8.8"