Dallas
The story of Fair Park and the 1936 Centennial Exposition is a fascinating one set during a pivotal time in Texas history. The architectural legacy that remains is internationally recognized as an extensive and unique collection of Art Deco-inspired buildings as testified to by its National Historic Landmark designation.
Following the recommendations from a 2003 comprehensive master plan for Fair Park, the City of Dallas sought out a third party management team to expand the vision for the park by creating greater community access, providing more park-like features for the surrounding neighborhood, greatly improving park use and programming, and providing for the preservation and restoration of the important historic buildings. The result was an October 2018 contract with Fair Park First, a new organization assembled specifically to address these needs at the park.
Norman Alston, FAIA is a member of the board of directors for Fair Park First and will be guiding the facilities and historic preservation activities at this irreplaceable complex.