The History Behind Dallas' Flying Red Horse - Culture Trip
Jun 6, 2018 · The image of a Pegasus, the mythical Greek creature that looks like a horse with wings, appears all over Dallas. It’s the logo for the Dallas WNBA team, the Wings, and the name of a plaza downtown.
Mobil’s High-Flying Trademark - American Oil & Gas Historical …
Sep 9, 2024 · The tallest structure in Dallas for almost 20 years, it reflected the city’s increasing economic importance. In 1934 a revolving neon sign was placed atop the building. The “Flying Red Horse,” trademark for Magnolia products, quickly became a local landmark.
How the Red Pegasus Became a Symbol of Dallas - D Magazine
Nov 6, 2024 · The iconic flying horse started out as an oil company logo and helped define Dallas as a place of strength and possibility. Skip to content Sunday, November 10, 2024 Nov 10, 2024
Magnolia's Flying Red Horse: A Symbol of Dallas ... - Dallas Gateway
Nov 29, 2023 · The Flying Red Horse, or Pegasus, transcends its role as a corporate logo, becoming a cultural icon in Dallas. Its symbolism of power, speed, and progress resonated with the public, embedding itself into the city’s identity.
The History of the Pegasus - Downtown Dallas Parks Conservancy
Apr 23, 2018 · Over the years, the city of Dallas has become associated with a number of iconic images: a towering Big Tex, a lit-up Reunion Tower, a certain fictional oil tycoon and even a frozen margarita. Yet it’s Downtown Dallas’ resident flying horse that has out-of-towners scratching their heads the most.
The History Behind Dallas' Flying Red Horse
A fixture of the Dallas skyline, a massive neon Pegasus has kept watch over the city for over 80 years. The image of a Pegasus, the mythical Greek creature that looks like a horse with wings, appears all over Dallas. It's the logo for the Dallas WNBA team, the Wings, and the name of a plaza downtown.
Dallas' Original Pegasus: Restored and Rebuilt
May 21, 2015 · A team up for adventure found Dallas’ original Pegasus boxed up in a shed. Now it spreads its wings in front of the Omni Dallas Hotel.
Dallas Pegasus History - Inspire Art Dallas
The “Flying Red Horse,” as it was referred to by Dallas residents, became a landmark immediately. Standing majestically 450 feet above street, the Dallas icon was visible 75 miles away on a clear night.
Pegasus - TEXAS HISTORY NOTEBOOK
Dec 22, 2016 · A logo of the Vacuum Oil Company of the later Socony Vacuum was the winged horse of ancient mythology, Pegasus. The two companies merged in 1931 to become the Socony Vacuum Company. The familiar flying red horse was trademarked and began to be used on Mobilgas products.
Dallas’ Winged Red Horse - Signs of the Times
Mar 16, 2021 · Taking flight for the first time in 1934, Dallas’ famous “Flying Red Horse” soared atop the city’s first skyscraper until 1999, when it was replaced by a new version. The 11-ft. Pegasus, grounded for years, was restored in 2015 to its former glory. The Texas icon now greets visitors at the Omni Dallas Hotel.
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