Editing Hall of State (section)

==History==
Built in 1936 at the astronomical (especially during the [[Great Depression]]) price of [[United States dollar|$]]1.2 million, the building was the most expensive per unit area of any structure built in Texas.  It was designed for the centennial of the [[Republic of Texas]] by architect [[Donald Barthelme (architect)|Donald Barthelme]]<ref>[http://www.dallashistory.org/about/hos_faqs.htm Hall of State FAQs] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080512000225/http://www.dallashistory.org/about/hos_faqs.htm |date=2008-05-12 }}, Dallas Historical Society</ref> in the [[Beaux-Arts architecture|beaux arts]] style and is considered one of the most representative examples of [[art deco]] architecture in Texas.  According to documents from the Dallas Historical Society Centennial archives collection, John F. Livers designed and manufactured the majority of the Art Deco ornamental metalwork at his Livers Lighting and Bronze Company in Kansas City, Missouri, including the light fixtures. The Hall of State is the culmination of the {{convert|1500|ft|m|adj=on}} long Esplanade of State which is flanked by six exhibition pavilions and features a long [[reflecting pool]].  It was built using Texas [[limestone]] and features memorials to many of the heroes of Texas history.