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November 23, 1954
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
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Republic National Bank in Dallas, Texas, to dedicate its new 40-story headquarters with extravagant events: symphony banquet for 4,500, Bob Hope entertainment, expecting 40,000 at official ceremony amid traffic concerns.
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All Out In New
Bank Dedication
DALLAS, Tex. — They're going to dedicate a new bank building here next week in that modest Texas style.
Among other things, a full symphony orchestra will provide dinner music at a banquet for 4,500.
The Republic National Bank bills itself as the biggest in the Southwest and boasts its new 40-story, 25-million-dollar home as the biggest bank building in the South.
But even for Texas, the hoopla for the dedication of this new building is a bit breathtaking.
The main show starts Sunday with a "press preview," works up to that gigantic dinner Tuesday and then reaches a climax at the official dedication next Wednesday. Cocktail parties and luncheons, with guest lists starting at 1,000 and going on up.
The bank sent out 142,000 engraved invitations for folks to "come see us."
It expects a good majority to show up, including 6,000 to 9,000 stockholders at a special open house. At least 40,000 are expected for the official dedication and police are already trying to figure out what to do with the traffic that's going to be stacked up in the downtown area.
One reason for the expected large turnout at the dedication is the free entertainment that's going to precede it. Comedian Bob Hope heads the list of entertainers.
All Out In New
Bank Dedication
DALLAS, Tex. — They're going to dedicate a new bank building here next week in that modest Texas style.
Among other things, a full symphony orchestra will provide dinner music at a banquet for 4,500.
The Republic National Bank bills itself as the biggest in the Southwest and boasts its new 40-story, 25-million-dollar home as the biggest bank building in the South.
But even for Texas, the hoopla for the dedication of this new building is a bit breathtaking.
The main show starts Sunday with a "press preview," works up to that gigantic dinner Tuesday and then reaches a climax at the official dedication next Wednesday. Cocktail parties and luncheons, with guest lists starting at 1,000 and going on up.
The bank sent out 142,000 engraved invitations for folks to "come see us."
It expects a good majority to show up, including 6,000 to 9,000 stockholders at a special open house. At least 40,000 are expected for the official dedication and police are already trying to figure out what to do with the traffic that's going to be stacked up in the downtown area.
One reason for the expected large turnout at the dedication is the free entertainment that's going to precede it. Comedian Bob Hope heads the list of entertainers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Bank Dedication
Republic National Bank
Dallas Texas
Grand Ceremony
Bob Hope
What entities or persons were involved?
Bob Hope
Where did it happen?
Dallas, Tex.
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Key Persons
Bob Hope
Location
Dallas, Tex.
Story Details
The Republic National Bank in Dallas dedicates its new 40-story, 25-million-dollar building with elaborate celebrations including a press preview, cocktail parties, luncheons, a banquet for 4,500 with symphony orchestra, and official dedication featuring comedian Bob Hope, expecting 40,000 attendees and significant traffic issues.