Texas Historical Marker Awarded to Long Lost Airpark

BANDERA, Texas - Sept. 13, 2016 - PRLog -- The Flying L Hill Country Resort was recently awarded a prestigious Texas Historical Marker by the Texas Historical Commission. The journey began while cleaning the property's attics and storage buildings when the owner since 2013, Susan Jenkins, came across a treasure trove of aviation maps, photographs, flyers, and other historically significant items.

Upon further research, Susan discovered that the Flying L's Villas, Pilot's Lounge, & Map Room were designed by the Great American Architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright's unique architectural use of angles and large fireplaces is apparent in the Pilot's Lounge and Villas. When viewed aerially, the Villas are triangular shaped, all point Northward, and were designed to resemble aircraft. While browsing the web, Susan uncovered photographs from a 1947 LIFE Magazine featuring an aeronautical fashion show put on by the Flying L. The show's guests included: Stanley Marcus (the son of Neiman Marcus), Prince Romanoff, & the professional Tennis Player Jack Kramer. Other interesting facts include Coca Cola Co. & Cessna Aircraft filming commercials at the Flying L.

The Texas Historical Marker is another distinguishing factor making the Flying L Hill Country Resort a unique place to visit in the Texas Hill Country. Those interested in reading further about the unique history of the Flying L Airpark and Villas are encouraged to visit http://www.flyingl.com

Susan is thrilled to share the rich history she's uncovered with resort guests and anyone else appreciative in preserving historic places.

Flying L Hill Country Resort
566 Flying L Dr.
Bandera, TX 78003
(800) 292-5134
Website: http://www.flyingl.com