A History Lover's Guide to Dallas

From the 19th century to today, a guide through the historic Dallas, Texas, and its culture, parks, and sports.

Don't let the drawl fool you-Dallas boasts a dynamic history full of explosive growth. The cityscape itself seems eager to measure up to the outsized personalities that forged the town's identity. A sixty-seven-and-a-half-foot-tall giraffe statue greets visitors to the Dallas Zoo, while guests exiting the Joule Hotel encounter the gaze of a thirty-foot eyeball. A colossal Pegasu...