Dallas Waterfall Billboard facts for kids
The Dallas Waterfall Billboard is a famous sight in Dallas, Texas. It was built way back in 1962. You can find it at 3303 Harry Hines Blvd, right next to a small park called Goat Hill. This park is about 0.85 acres big and is part of the Katy Trail. Many people see the sign from the I-35 highway when they drive towards downtown Dallas. Today, the billboard is owned by Clear Channel Communications. It is currently used to advertise for Coors Brewing Company.
A Look Back: The Billboard's Story
The idea for this special billboard came from Tracy-Locke Co and Uhler & Co. They designed it to advertise Pearl Brewing Co, a company from San Antonio, Texas. Over the years, many different companies have used the sign. Some of these included Salem Cigarettes, Red Light Beer, Absolut Vodka, and Miller Brewing Company.
In 2008, the billboard got a big makeover by a company called Rock-Scapes. The City of Dallas even called it an "extraordinarily significant sign." This means it was very important to the city. A company called Masterplan helped get the city's approval for these updates in 2008. Later, in 2017, a local artist named Kyle Steed added cool vinyl artwork to the back of the sign.
How Big Is It?
This billboard is really huge! It is estimated to be about 45 feet tall. That's as tall as a four-story building! It is also about 150 feet long.
The waterfall itself drops 45 feet into a pool below. This pool is about 3 to 4 feet deep. The water in the pool is collected and then pumped back up to the top. This way, the waterfall can keep flowing all the time.
