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Re: Nostalgia - Pics in Time.
not to stray too far from intended subject or dwell on the macabre tragedy there, I do remember reading about the building some years ago and was able to pull these two articles up with pictures..
The Architectural History of the JFK Assassination Site
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The book depository circa 1963. The giant Hertz sign that sat on the top of the building in 1963 was removed in 1978 because it was found to cause structural damage. The sign was dismantled, put into storage, and is being maintained by The Sixth Floor Museum, who recently restored the original Book Depository sign. (image: Mary Ferrell Foundation)
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HISTORY OF THE TEXAS SCHOOL BOOK DEPOSITORY BUILDING
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1977-1981: Dallas County acquired the building and undertook a major restoration and renovation project to create office space on the first five floors. The exterior of the building was restored to its 1901 appearance.
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