do you want to swim on a ledge by Richardphotos
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this is in uptown/downtown Dallas. I do not know the name of the place.
You know you're in Dallas when you see that flying red horse.
In 1932, Magnolia Petroleum Company erected a large "oil derrick" on the roof that supported two 30 by 50 foot red neon signs that were in the image of Pegasus, the flying red horse, to celebrate the coming of the American Petroleum Institute's annual meeting, held in Dallas for the first time.
Pegasus was the corporate logo for Magnolia. Mobil, as a part of Exxon Mobil Corp. still uses the logo today. Pegasus guided people traveling in those days to Dallas and many claimed that it could be seen 75-miles away on a clear night. The two red horses were located 14 feet apart and revolved. Pegasus instantly became the landmark symbol for the City of Dallas and remained one of the most striking features of the Dallas skyline.
For many years the sign was the highest element within blocks, but by 1974 it had quit revolving. In 1977, Mobil moved their headquarters out of downtown and the sign and building were given to the City of Dallas.
Over the years, the skyscraper had become outdated and in 1997 the sign was turned off.
The building was purchased in 1997 by Steve Holtze Hotels who converted the old office building into a 330 room luxury hotel catering to the business traveler.
The exterior of the building was restored along with all remaining interior spaces that were still intact. As a part of the Dallas Millennium Celebration, the Flying Red Horse neon sign was relit at midnight to bring in 2000.
In order to restore the sign, it was removed in August of 1999 and completely rebuilt. The original plans called for the sign to be restored, but it was in such bad shape that all of the metal panels, neon, and motor have been replaced. In addition to the relighting, the sign is revolving once again. The total cost of the construction of the duplicate was $600,000. In order to preserve the past, the original sign has been put on display in a shed at the Dallas Farmer's Market.
http://www.visitdallas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?category=1480&id=1618
thanks for viewing and any comments.I am trying to catch up in the galleries but still behind
Comments (94)
Cytisus
Super shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!There is an old mobil station in Ellensburg that has been turned into a 50's style Burger restaurant It is called the Red Horse cafe and has the pegasus that represented Mobiloil!!!!!!!!!!!!!
e-brink
Great shot and interesting info!
annie5
The info are very interesting..thanks! Great perspective/superb capture :)
Jay-el-Jay
We had a Pegasus at the corner gas station when I grew up in Chicopee,Mass.I also like the swimming pool with a view.That is different.
TheAnimaGemini
Incredible POV. Thanks for the info. :)
atsoram
Fascinante perspectiva tiene esta fotografía Richard, Me encanta la imagen del Pegaso rojo. Felicitciones
debz
fantastic capture and super POV! Great work Richard!
prionbrain
LOL this is fantastic! I wouldn't want to swim there at all! Imagine my fat ass for all the people to see:D LOL
2Loose2Trek
Too bad that pool doesn't have a glass bottom too. And I remember the red Pegasus from my youth when I'd let the attendants fill my car, check the battery and radiator and kick the tires. Oh! The cleaned my windshield too. Those were the days. LOL Thanks for the history and fine photo. Well done.
Electralena
Excellent viewpoint and shot, Richard!!!
jocko500
this is wonderful looking. I pass for the swim. afear of hights. But one wonders how they do make stuff like this work. cool shot
Cosme..D..Churruca
alucinante!
ledwolorz
Fantastic capture,
OrphanedSoul
Great info and awesome image!
Syltermermaid
Wow, that is unbelievable, who had only this idea???? No thank you I prefer a beach or a nice pool on the ground, I have anyway fear before height!!! LOL Thanks for sharing!!! Hugs Ute
evielouise
what a building and you got that picture perfect to show what your explaining to us" well I for one has had a swim in a pool on a roof but it was not on the edge (vegas has a few) great photo! wow
MarciaGomes
ESPETACULAR FOTO MEU AMIGO FANTÁSTICA HISTÓRIA.OBRIGADO.++++++++++5
Bampster
Not only is the photo fantastic, but the info itself is fascinating. I enjoy your images, but the information you give is also very educational. I have learned more about Texas and its surrounding environs from you, and your work, than from anyone else. Great work, Richard!!!!!
Geoaskier
Very interesing the history of the sign and it makes for excellent cityscape
npauling
My goodness what a place to take a swim. Innovative though. It is lovely that the horse has been restored and is working again as it would have been sad to lose it. Pretty costly though.
three_grrr
That flying red horse goes back as far as I remember, and that's WAY back .. when myths were reality, giggles! Is that two separate buildings Richard? Or are they joined? Is that really a swimming pool? Ain't no way you'd get me in that, I'd be terrified of the height for one thing, and afraid it would fall off the building from the weight and pressure of the water for another. Awesome capture, just awesome!
junge1
Great capture Richard. Love the perspective and background info!!!
ralph49
Great POV and a stunning image_having trouble beliving that is a swimming pool up there.
Ra3vyn
Wow what a story to go with the picture- most interesting!
yakchat
wonderful capture...love the angle and storyline behind it....glad they restored the old building...so many of them are being torn down today.....excellent..love, Carol
NefariousDrO
I like this POV, emphasizing the height of this sign. Very interesting history to go with it, too!
Charberry
Wow, awesome POV! Excellent. ;o)
eryt
yes, the famous logo, a remarkable pov, an all round superb shot..and great info..thx for sharing! :)
witch_1612
Wonderful Work!!!!
irakika
Very nice building!