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S UNSET DRIVE-IN, Amarillo (1974): Drive-ins reached peak popularity following the end of World War II and were a ubiquitous form of entertainment, mostly in rural areas, including the vast plains of the Texas Panhandle. They provided an affordable night out for families (no babysitter W ILLIAMS HOUSE, Dallas (1932): Architect David R. Williams, the father of Texas Regionalism, designed what some call the most important residence in Texas for University Park Mayor Elbert Williams. Notable elements include carved interior woodwork by Lynn Ford (O'Neil Ford's brother) and a mural by Lone Star Regionalist Jerry Bywaters. When the house came up for sale after the death of its second owner, virtually intact with original details and layout, its fate was precarious. Energy magnate Trevor Rees-Jones and his wife, Jan, came to the rescue, purchasing the home in 2020 and ensuring its preservation. needed) and privacy on date nights. The VCR spelled the end of the drive-in movie era. Stephen Shore's emblematic photograph of the decaying Sunset Drive-In, Amarillo, is typical of his road-trip work, which depicts ordinary objects flattened in space; his sharp-focus aperture setting spares no detail. 13 TEXAS DESIGN ICONS Stephen Shore's West Ninth Avenue, Amarillo, Texas, October 2, 1974 FROM THE BOOK STEPHEN SHORE: UNCOMMON PLACES (APERTURE) Williams House, Dallas CHARLES DAVIS SMITH Meredith Pardue Nina Tichava Max Steven Grossman Stallman Celebrating 12 years in the Dallas Design District with new work by over 40 artists 1130 Dragon Street | Dallas, TX 75207 214-761-2000 | laurarathe.com Better by the Dozen on view through May 10, 2025. Papercity_Print Ad_April.indd 1 Papercity_Print Ad_April.indd 1 3/14/25 3:16 PM 3/14/25 3:16 PM