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With one of the world’s most impressive collections of 20th Century architecture, Dallas is one of the most modern American cities. Being the capital city of the country, it symbolizes much of the popular images of Texas. It is ninth largest city in U.S.A, and also one of the fastest growing. Those taking cheap Dallas flights find it a cosmopolitan center, worldly in its interests, dashing and charming. Dallas History: John Neely Bryan discovered Dallas in 1839 while he was surveying a spot for a possible trading post serving Indians and settlers. The town was quickly growing. On March 30, 1846, Dallas County was organized. In July 1860, a fire broke out in the square, destroying most of the buildings in the business district of Dallas.

Railroad routes intersected in Dallas in 1873, making it commercial center. During World War II it served as a manufacturing center for the war effort. During the 1950s and 1960s, Dallas became the nation’s third-largest technology Read more: