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Timeline: Victory moments
Multimedia: Interactive map and "W Speak" language lesson
Archives: Read the "Uptown Aspirations" series
Essay: Will this high-end hotspot leave downtown down and out? Architecture review: W works better outside than in Mr. Dallas: Ghostbar conjures VIPs and wannabes Dining: A feast of high-profile restaurants is on the way
Chat transcript: David Dillon, Dotty Griffith and Mr. Dallas discussed the W on Monday
May 2, 1996: Ross Perot Jr. buys Dallas Mavericks. Nov. 5, 1997: Civic leaders launch "Yes! Let's Build It" campaign for arena. Nov. 14, 1997: Former Union Pacific railroad yard and TXU plant chosen as site. Jan. 14, 1998: Mavericks and Dallas Stars officials sign "fair share" agreement. April 30, 1998: Architects propose designs for arena. May 26, 1998: David Schwarz's wins. Oct. 9, 1998: Plans unveiled for Victory mixed-use development around arena. March 16, 1999: Deal with Fort Worth-based carrier christens facility American Airlines Center. July 29, 1999: Model of brick-and-glass AAC displayed. Sept. 1, 1999: Groundbreaking. Nov. 1, 1999: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency honors Victory for restoring contaminated area. April 3, 2000: Dallas voters approve $25 million in street and utility improvements. June 1, 2001: Indy race cars open Victory streets. July 27, 2001: Ribbon-cutting. July 28, 2001: Eagles concert opens AAC. July 31, 2003: Starwood Hotels announces plans for W. Dec. 1, 2003: Victory announces four major night-life venues. June 21, 2006: W Dallas-Victory debuts. Source: Hillwood This text is invisible on the page, but this text is affected by the invisible item's flow. This text is invisible on the page, but this text is affected by the invisible item's flow.
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