Sixth Time's The Charm

If you said that the Old Red courthouse has been made new again by its 2007 renovation, you can say that again. Seriously, since 1892 the structure has been rebuilt five times after being either torn or burned down. Come experience its history at the Old Red: Through the Eyes...

By Liz Smith

July 1, 2010

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If you said that the Old Red courthouse has been made new again by its 2007 renovation, you can say that again. Seriously, since 1892 the structure has been rebuilt five times after being either torn or burned down. Come experience its history at the Old Red: Through the Eyes of the Community exhibit, featuring photographs and paintings by local artists. The exhibit will run at Old Red Museum, located in the West End of downtown Dallas (100 S. Houston St.) through November 1. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. General admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for children. For more information, call 214-745-1100 or visit oldred.org.
June 4-Nov. 1, 2010

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