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File Under The Crescent

Dedicated on October 19, 1974, the four-and-a-half -acre Water Garden is a gift to the citizens of Fort Worth from the Amon Carter Foundation. Motivated by Lady Bird Johnson’s civic beautification movement, the Foundation’s president, Ruth Carter Johnson, selected architect Philip Johnson, who had recently completed the Amon Carter Museum, to enhance several blocks of derelict property located in downtown Fort Worth.

by: Emma Wilson - Last Update: Apr 13, 2025 1429 Views

The Architectural Legacy of Philip Johnson in Dallas-Fort Worth

Explore Philip Johnson's architectural masterpieces in Dallas-Fort Worth, including the Fort Worth Water Gardens and Thanks-Giving Square. Discover how other legends like I.M. Pei, Renzo Piano, and Tadao Ando have also shaped the region with iconic designs such as the Meyerson Symphony Center, Kimbell Art Museum's Pavilion, and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

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