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Landscape architect Lawrence Halprin designed the plaza and construction was completed around 1977. Lawrence Halprin previously prepared planning studies of the Trinity River in 1970 and was familiar with the issues of the site. In the Fort Worth Star Telegram (January 13, 1976), Halprin was quoted as saying, "Next to the Trinity itself, the bluffs are Fort Worth's greatest natural assets. Their physical form is an amphitheater 50 to 80 feet high and almost a mile long. They are well-wooded and command fine views in several directions". Prior to this however, this area had been noted by pioneer landscape architect George Kessler in his 1909 plan for Ft. Worth. Sketches by Kessler's office are evidence of his suggestion to place park space north of the courthouse. Numerous studies of this area followed for several years all citing this area as prime to preserve views of the Trinity River and connect downtown Ft. Worth to the river.
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