May 2, 1996: Ross Perot Jr. buys Dallas Mavericks.
Nov. 5, 1997: Civic leaders launch “Yes! Let’s Build It” campaign for arena.
Nov. 14, 1997: Former Union Pacific railroad yard and TXU plant chosen as site.
Jan. 14, 1998: Mavericks and Dallas Stars officials sign “fair share” agreement.
April 30, 1998: Architects propose designs for arena.
May 26, 1998: David Schwarz’s wins.
Oct. 9, 1998: Plans unveiled for Victory mixed-use development around arena.
March 16, 1999: Deal with Fort Worth-based carrier christens facility American Airlines Center.
July 29, 1999: Model of brick-and-glass AAC displayed.
Sept. 1, 1999: Groundbreaking.
Nov. 1, 1999: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency honors Victory for restoring contaminated area.
April 3, 2000: Dallas voters approve $25 million in street and utility improvements.
June 1, 2001: Indy race cars open Victory streets.
July 27, 2001: Ribbon-cutting.
July 28, 2001: Eagles concert opens AAC.
July 31, 2003: Starwood Hotels announces plans for W.
Dec. 1, 2003: Victory announces four major night-life venues.
June 21, 2006: W Dallas-Victory debuts.
Source: Hillwood