Will Rogers Coliseum and Memorial Center
#1
Posted 11 June 2011 - 05:43 PM
my name is Debbie Liles and I am new to this Fort Worth list. I am a PhD student at the University of North Texas. I also posted this message on the Architecture Forum, apologies if you are reading this for a second time.
I am currently in the process of producing a book about Will Rogers Coliseum and Memorial Center with Arcadia Publishing. The main focus of all Arcadia books is vintage photographs. I am looking of any and all that anyone is willing to share. This can include anything including early construction, fat stock show, entertainment of any kind, art, anything. The more I have to chose from the better the end product will be.
My purpose is to preserve some of the history of this amazing center. A couple of years ago I wrote my master's thesis about Wyatt C. Hedrick, one of the architects of the building, it was then that I discovered that there was no book available. How could that be? If we don't preserve it, we will lose it, I just don't want to see that happen.
Hopefully waiting for any answers. Thank you for your time,
Debbie.
deborahliles@my.unt.edu
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#2
Posted 11 June 2011 - 08:34 PM
By the way, you posted this in two forums, so I have left this one under Local History/Historic Photographs and I have deleted the post in Fort Worth Architecture.
#3
Posted 11 June 2011 - 09:34 PM
I have an appointment with Cathy and Brenda at UT Arlington on Monday. There are so many wonderful items in UT Arlington's archives, I am looking forward to seeing what is there and what else I need to hunt down.
As you stated, WRC is not designated as a local Historic and Cultural Landmark; this was another of the reasons I wanted to do this book, and used it in my proposal. For the life of me I do not understand why as it is a fabulous facility, filled with historical architecture, art, and memories - to name just a few things.
Debbie
deborahliles@my.unt.edu
#4
Posted 11 March 2019 - 05:17 PM
As the Grand Opening of a new arena rapidly approaches, there may be a need to draw a distinction between Dickie's Arena and the Historic Will Rogers Memorial Center. The two venues will work in tandem, but there will be opportunities for the WRMC's Arena (WRA) and the Theater (WRT) to function separately.
I hope that it will be seen as a good idea now to discuss the two venues in separate threads.
For example, WRA as a the home of a minor league sport team -
I wonder if the original Colliseum's ice maker still works. I think Dickies is too big for a hockey team tbh. But I think if we got a team from a legitimate, stay league (like the ECHL, Allen has a team) it would be a perfect fit in the old building. And not face as many interruptions from other events like the Stock Show and whatever else Dickies has planned.
#5
Posted 11 March 2019 - 07:06 PM
I am sure the 1936 facility will be called the Will Rogers Coliseum and the new 2019 facility will be called the Dickies Arena. These are two distinctly separate names that are not similar.
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#6
Posted 11 March 2019 - 08:57 PM
I am sure the 1936 facility will be called the Will Rogers Coliseum and the new 2019 facility will be called the Dickies Arena. These are two distinctly separate names that are not similar.
I agree with that distinction; and is not in dispute. However, it sometimes happen that threads become the catch all file for discussions that can be better address when they are not mixed.
Going forward and for the sake of discussion about WRMC, maybe it can be separated from the discussion about Dickie's Arena, it will make it easier to follow matters pertaining to them that are not associated with the other.
For instance, I searched the Forum for a thread specifically for Dickie's Arena and found that there is not one. DA is discussed as the New Will Rogers Arena.
#7
Posted 11 March 2019 - 09:29 PM
I can change the name of the thread. The reason that it was titled "New Will Rogers Arena" was because the thread was started when the idea of the project was first brought to the public's eye. At that time, the building did not have a formal name. That thread was started in 2005.
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#8
Posted 11 March 2019 - 10:18 PM
If you agree that having the thread that bears the name of Dickie's Arena where future discussions surrounding the new arena can be deposited, then I encourage you to do so in hope it will simplify things all around.
I am looking forward to reading and posting comments on WRMC in its own thread so that it can remain a focus of our discussions and keep it a viable part of the City dissimilar to the fate of Dallas' Fair Park Coliseum.
#9
Posted 11 February 2023 - 08:45 PM
https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2023011584
#10
Posted 16 February 2023 - 02:16 PM
The Fort Worth City Council voted on Tuesday night to spend $8.5 Million on renovating the Will Rogers Coliseum.
https://www.star-tel...e272518541.html
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#11
Posted 16 February 2023 - 03:01 PM
Would love to see the same done for the Auditorium down the line
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#12
Posted 17 July 2023 - 02:43 PM
New Drainage Study filed (but not active yet) for:
#13
Posted 19 July 2023 - 12:20 PM
New Drainage Study filed (but not active yet) for:
WRMC - Sheep and Swine Barn3401 W LANCASTER AVE, undefined undefined, Fort Worth TX 76107Created by: DALPFWSiteArticle previously published in FW Report:‘Everything’s older in Fort Worth’: One of Fort Worth’s oldest builds to receive $89 million in improvementsby Matthew SgroiSeptember 19, 2022 4:45 pm
Record DS-23-0113:
#14
Posted 22 August 2023 - 08:06 AM
New Drainage Study filed (but not active yet) for:
WRMC - Sheep and Swine Barn3401 W LANCASTER AVE, undefined undefined, Fort Worth TX 76107Created by: DALPFWSiteArticle previously published in FW Report:‘Everything’s older in Fort Worth’: One of Fort Worth’s oldest builds to receive $89 million in improvementsby Matthew SgroiSeptember 19, 2022 4:45 pm
Record DS-23-0113:
Drainage StudyRecord Status: PendingConstruction Start Date: Jan 2024Permit Address3401 W LANCASTER AVE(NE Corner of Harley Ave and Gendy St)Record DetailsApplicant:Dunaway Associates550 Bailey Avenue, Suite 400Fort Worth, TX, 76107Project Description: WRMC - Sheep and Swine BarnRenovation and Expansion of Sheep and Swine Barns
https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2023026321
#15
Posted 17 September 2023 - 03:29 PM
You can see some here: https://dickiesarena.com/events/
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#16
Posted 17 September 2023 - 05:54 PM
I have always thought that the Auditorium was underused. This is good news.
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#17
Posted 18 September 2023 - 11:23 AM
That is awesome. I have seen 2 concerts there in my lifetime and they were both awesome shows because they were so intimate
#18
Posted 20 March 2024 - 08:03 AM
New Drainage Study filed (but not active yet) for:
WRMC - Sheep and Swine Barn3401 W LANCASTER AVE, undefined undefined, Fort Worth TX 76107Created by: DALPFWSiteArticle previously published in FW Report:‘Everything’s older in Fort Worth’: One of Fort Worth’s oldest builds to receive $89 million in improvementsby Matthew SgroiSeptember 19, 2022 4:45 pm
Record DS-23-0113:
Drainage StudyRecord Status: PendingConstruction Start Date: Jan 2024Permit Address3401 W LANCASTER AVE(NE Corner of Harley Ave and Gendy St)Record DetailsApplicant:Dunaway Associates550 Bailey Avenue, Suite 400Fort Worth, TX, 76107Project Description: WRMC - Sheep and Swine BarnRenovation and Expansion of Sheep and Swine Barns
https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2023026321
PROJECTProject Name: Sheep and Swine Barns Additions and RenovationsProject Number: TABS2023026321Facility Name: Will Rogers Memorial CenterLocation Address: 3417 & 3425 Burnett Tandy DriveFort Worth, TX 76107Location County: TarrantStart Date: 2/1/2024Completion Date: 12/31/2024Estimated Cost: $35,000,000Type of Work: New ConstructionType of Funds: This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.Scope of Work: Renovation of two existing barns and construction of new show arena between them.Square Footage: 108,248 ft 2Are the private funds provided by the tenant? NoOWNEROwner Name:City of Fort WorthDESIGN FIRMDesign Firm Name: Hahnfeld Hoffer StanfordDesign Firm Address: 200 Bailey Avenue Suite 200Fort Worth, Texas 76107
https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2024014109
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