When i was a teenager in the late 70s, i would take the bus downtown. When it reopened in 2007, the depth had been reduced to two feet. The fort worth water gardens, built in 1974, is located on the south end of downtown fort. Abilene boasts a central location just 150 miles west of the dallasfort worth metroplex and is. The screenplay by david zelag goodman is based on the book logans run by william f. The film was shot primarily in the dallasfort worth metroplex including. Fort worth water gardens garden in downtown fort worth.
Fort worth water gardens\logans run filming location. Logans run 1976 various north texas locations can be seen in this scifi film, including the apparel mart, the water gardens in fort worth and the zale building. Fort worth water gardens, designed by noted new york architects philip johnson and. Dallas and fort worth hosted the 1976 dystopian film logans run. They didnt change much for this scene in the now demolished dallas apparel mart. In fort worth, hes responsible for the amon carter museum. Fort worth water gardens texas film commission office of the. Mar 02, 20 when i was a teenager in the late 70s, i would take the bus downtown. Thompsons bookstore was nearby, and this was always my first destination, with the water gardens being my second.
The images featured on this flickr photostream are the intellectual property of david kozlowski and protected by. The fort worth water gardens, built in 1974, is located on the south end of downtown fort worth between houston and commerce streets next to the fort worth convention center. The fort worth water gardens and the tragedy at the pools. The fort worth water gardens, locate at 1502 commerce st, fort worth, tx 76102, built in 1974, is located on the south end of downtown fort worth between houston and commerce streets next to the fort worth convention center. I still think of it as the futuristic city in the science fiction film logans run, which was filmed there in 1975. Philip johnsons impact on north texas visual landscape is farreaching.
Fort worth, texas logan s run water garden 1976 scifi movie logan s run shot exteriors for its bewilderedyoungpeoplewhocannowgrowold finale at the fort worth water gardens, built in 1974. Fort worth water gardens fort worth water gardens, water. The fort worth water gardens prominently appear when logan and. Ive lived within 10 miles of this park for 15 years and am very sad id waited this long to enjoy the beautiful pools and fountains. Logans run water garden, fort worth, texas roadside america.
The dallas market center apparel mart great hall 2. Le guins novel the lathe of heaven 1979, according to wikipedia. Here are most of the filming locations of logan s run. Several scenes were filmed in the dallas market center, a shopping mall standing in for. The fort worth water garden was built in 1974 near the fort worth. If you live in dallas or fort worth or plan a pilgrimage there you might want to look up the following places and report back to us what you find. Part of the film logans run was filmed in the active pool at the water gardens in july 1975. Jul 20, 2012 part of the film logans run was filmed in the active pool at the water gardens in july 1975. When fort worth cut the ribbon on its water garden in 1974, the phillip johnsondesigned fouracre site was hailed as a welcome oasis of plants and wetness in a formerly seedy section of downtown. Fort worth water garden featured in 1976 logans run. Feb 21, 2009 fort worth water gardens, logans run in movie locations. As a long time fan of the logan s run novels, i have to say i was a bit disappointed by bluewater comics adaptation when i received it. There are more than 3,336 miles of pipe in the water distribution system and 3,266 miles in the collection system. Fort worth water gardens marked by beauty, tragedy.
Fort worth, texas logans run water garden 1976 scifi movie logans run shot exteriors for its bewilderedyoungpeoplewhocannowgrowold finale at the fort worth water gardens, built in. Fort worth water garden featured in 1976 logans run movie fort. The movie logans run was filmed at this water park. A subreddit devoted to 35mm film shot in medium format and specialty cameras. The garden is still a popular spot for lunch eaters and wedding photographers, but its active pool is especially loved by fans of the 1976 scifi film logans run. Fort worth water gardens fort worth, texas atlas obscura. I was sitting here thinking and this indeed is the fountain from logans run, quite a trek to dc from dfw. Published in 1967, the novel depicts a dystopic ageist future society in which both population and the consumption of resources are maintained in equilibrium by requiring the death of everyone reaching the age of 21.
Fort worth water gardens texas film commission office. Amon carter for jeanette mcdonald and her husband gene raymond. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The best dystopian novels, ranked from 1984 to a clockwork orange. Fort worth, texas ap in the hidden corners of the fort worth water gardens, there is still an opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of. This urban park is frequently billed as a cooling oasis in the concrete jungle of downtown fort worth. Fort worth water gardens\logans run filming location david. The story follows the actions of logan, a sandman charged with enforcing the rule, as he tracks down and. Part of the film logans run was filmed in the active pool at the water gardens in. Nov 05, 20 scene from logans run at the water gardens via. The fort worth water gardens at 40 fort worth startelegram. The fort worth library has approximately 10,000 items pertaining to the history of fort worth and tarrant county.
Fort worth water gardens fort worth tx water gardens. Very glad i was able to experience the water gardens finally. Water gardens in fort worth, texas all photographs by the author for hyperallergic. The main pool used to be nine feet deep, but it closed in 2004 after four people drowned near the spot where logan and jessica dove in. The city fort worth has done an amazing job keeping up this iconic landmark and notable movie site logan s run 1976. Mar 14, 2020 producer saul david said that finding the fort worth water garden as a set location for the 1976 scifi thriller logans run was like being handed the legendary hanging gardens of babylon. Fort worth water gardens yes logans run was filmed there modern this modern landscape was designed by philip johnson and offers unique water features to the citizens of fort worth. The active pool at the fort worth water gardens was used as the site for filming part of the 1976 movie logans run starring michael york, jenny agutter, and peter ustinov. Fort worth water gardens, logans run movie locations. It was reopened in 2007 after the depth of the pool was reduced to 2 feet.
Fort worth water gardens, designed by noted new york architects philip johnson and john burgee the fort worth water gardens is a beautiful and refreshing oasis. As franz schulze wrote in his 1996 book philip johnson. Fort worth water gardens news newspapers books scholar jstor june 2010 learn how and when. The for t wo r th w ater gardens, built in 1974, is located on the south end of d ownt o wn f ort worth between houston and commerce streets next to the fort worth convention center. On a weekday stroll through the 4 12acre park, people. On a happier note, the fort worth water gardens active pool appears in the 1975 science fiction movie logans run and briefly in the science fiction tv series made from ursula k. Jan 08, 20 on a happier note, the fort worth water gardens active pool appears in the 1975 science fiction movie logans run and briefly in the science fiction tv series made from ursula k. The water gardens of otherworldly modernism hyperallergic. The realworld locations of 14 scifi dystopias atlas.
The pool is also featured briefly at the end of the 1979 tv adaptation of the lathe of heaven. In the hidden corners of the fort worth water gardens, there is still an opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. In fort worth, he s responsible for the amon carter museum. It was closed in 2004 because 4 people drowned in the central pool. Logan s run 1976 the fort worth water gardens are shown as a part of the world outside the postapocalyptic, dystopian society that is the only domain logan michael york and jessica jenny agutter have ever. The fort worth water gardens, between houston and commerce. Mar 18, 2009 we are headed to the south end of downtown fort worth. Logans run is a 1976 american science fiction action film directed by michael anderson and starring michael york, jenny agutter, richard jordan, roscoe lee browne, farrah fawcett, and peter ustinov. Here are most of the filming locations of logans run. Fort worth texas water garden logan s run couple sheraton hotel waterfalls fountain pool evening dusk architecture photographer 99402 more cool photos on my website. The fort worth water garden was built in 1974 near the fort worth convention. Logan s run is a 1976 american science fiction action film directed by michael anderson and starring michael york, jenny agutter, richard jordan, roscoe lee browne, farrah fawcett, and peter ustinov.
Producer saul david said that finding the fort worth water garden as a set location for the 1976 scifi thriller logans run was like being handed the legendary hanging gardens of babylon. Fort worth, texas when fort worth cut the ribbon on its water garden in 1974, the phillip johnsondesigned fouracre site was hailed as a welcome oasis of plants and wetness in a formerly seedy section of downtown. The fort worth water gardens is a beautiful and refreshing oasis located downtown, adjacent to the fort worth convention center. For starters, logans number is 3 in the novel, not 5, thats from the film and tv series. Oct 19, 2014 in the hidden corners of the fort worth water gardens, there is still an opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of downtown.
Fort worth water gardens fort worth visitors guide. Scenes in the 1976 film logans run were filmed in the active pool at the water gardens in july 1975. Fort worth water gardens used in the 1976 film logans run logans run movie. This location also appears in the film the lathe of heaven. For starters, logan s number is 3 in the novel, not 5, that s from the film and tv series. It was designed by new york architects philip johnson and john burgee and was dedicated to the city of fort worth by the amon g. Discover fort worth water gardens in fort worth, texas. While the comic does more or less follow the plot of the book, it drops, adds or entirely changes things at will. Visit fort worth water gardens on your trip to fort worth. Fort worth water gardens, logans run in movie locations. The screenplay by david zelag goodman is based on the book logan s run by william f.
This strange, monolithic feel is likely what made it a prime filming location shortly after its opening for the 1976 scifi. Oct 27, 2014 fort worth, texas ap in the hidden corners of the fort worth water gardens, there is still an opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of downtown. The area itself used to be known as hells halfacre when it was full of brothels and saloons, and the water gardens. As a long time fan of the logans run novels, i have to say i was a bit disappointed by bluewater comics adaptation when i received it.
The fort worth water gardens are shown as a part of the world outside the postapocalyptic, dystopian society that is the only domain. Logans run was shot on location in dallas and fort worth in 1975. The screenplay by david zelag goodman was based on the novel of the same name by william f nolan and george clayton johnson. Breedlove, margaret 3 apply breedlove, margaret filter. Fort worth water gardens \ logan s run filming location david. Visitors can experience a variety of water features as they wander through this relaxing urban park. Cast and crew members of the movie logans run take a break on the fort. Several scenes were filmed in the dallas market center, a. Designed by phillip johnson, the fort worth water gardens is an architectural and engineering marvel to be enjoyed any time of the. Downtown fort worth was just beginning a rebirth, not the least of which included the water gardens, where scenes of logans run were filmed. The park opened in downtown fort worth in 1974 on a just over four acre site. Logans run is a 1976 sciencefiction film directed by michael andersen and starring michael york, jenny agutter, richard jordan, roscoe lee browne, farrah fawcett and peter ustinov. And yet, it s a creation that was intended to be sort of hidden that he s maybe best known for. The city fort worth has done an amazing job keeping up this iconic landmark and notable movie site logans run 1976.
The waterfalls and steps logan jumps into to get back into the dome are the active pool of the water gardens, in fort worth, texas. In dallas, he designed the jfk memorial, thanksgiving square and comerica bank tower. See more ideas about logans run, logan and logans run movie. Jul 08, 2011 philip johnson s impact on north texas visual landscape is farreaching. It depicts a utopian future society on the surface, revealed as a dystopia. We are headed to the south end of downtown fort worth. Philip johnson discusses the inspiration behind fort worth. All photos from our afternoon in the fort worth water gardens can. Next to the fort worth convention center are the 4. Fort worth texas water garden logans run couple sheraton hotel waterfalls fountain pool evening dusk architecture photographer 99402 more cool photos on my website.
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