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Landmark Commission approves aquarium-themed carousel for Fair Park over aesthetic objections
Summary
The Dallas Landmark Commission approved a children's carousel at Fair Park despite objections to its factory color palette and modern look. Commissioners voted to follow staff recommendations; two members recorded no votes.
The Landmark Commission of Dallas voted on June 2 to approve a request from the Children’s Museum/Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park to substitute a different aquatic-themed outdoor carousel and retain that unit’s factory color scheme at 1462 First Avenue (COA-25-000047).
Staff recommended approval, saying the proposed unit met applicable preservation criteria and city-code standards for the Fair Park lagoon area. Dr. Rhonda Dunn, presenting for staff, told the commission the work was “consistent with preservation criteria” and the Secretary of the Interior’s guidelines cited in the staff report.
The item drew objections focused on appearance rather than safety or historic fabric. Norman Allston, speaking for the applicant,…
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