Automobile Building
The Automobile Building is popular today as the largest column-free exhibit hall at Fair Park.
The Automobile Building began as the Varied Industries Building in 1936, but it was destroyed by fire in 1942. The new building was constructed in 1947 and was remodeled in 1985-1986 to resemble the original structure of the building and to restore the porticos to match the Centennial Building on the other side of the Esplanade. In 1999, the exterior was repainted and the Art Deco murals representing electric, mining, and inventing industries were restored.
Ideal For
- Tradeshows
- Exhibitions
- Galas
- Markets
- Car Shows
- Festivals
- Indoor Sporting Events
- Community Events
- Auctions
- Film/TV Productions
Amenities
- Column-Free Exhibition Hall
- Long Hall
- Two Large Roll-Up Doors for Loading and Setup
- Next to Fair Park DART Rail
- Production Offices
Building Specifications
- Total Space: 84,000 sq. ft.
- Ceiling Height: 20'6" to Beam; 34' to Ceiling
- Reception: 7,000 Attendees
- Theater Style: 5,909 Attendees
- Banquet 60": 5,926 Attendees
- Booth Capacity: 475 (8'x10'), 380 (10'x10')
- Bathroom Stalls: 58M, 47W