Fort Worth

Author : Mike Nichols
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781625847126

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Lost Fort Worth by Mike Nichols Pdf

From the humble beginnings of a frontier army camp, Fort Worth transformed into a city as cattle drives, railroads, oil and national defense drove its economy. During the tremendous growth, the landscape and cultural imprint of the city changed drastically, and much of Cowtown was lost to history. Witness the birth of western swing music and the death of a cloud dancer. See mansions of the well-heeled and saloons of the well-armed. Meet two gunfighters, one flamboyant preacher, one serial killer and one very short subway carrying passengers back in time to discover more of Fort Worth. Author Mike Nichols presents a colorful history tour from the North Side to the South Side's Battle of Buttermilk Junction.

Author : Harold Rich
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780806147192

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Fort Worth by Harold Rich Pdf

From its beginnings as an army camp in the 1840s, Fort Worth has come to be one of Texas’s—and the nation’s—largest cities, a thriving center of culture and commerce. But along the way, the city’s future, let alone its present prosperity, was anything but certain. Fort Worth tells the story of how this landlocked outpost on the arid plains of Texas made and remade itself in its early years, setting a pattern of boom-and-bust progress that would see the city through to the twenty-first century. Harold Rich takes up the story in 1880, when Fort Worth found itself in the crosshairs of history as the cattle drives that had been such an economic boon became a thing of the past. He explores the hard-fought struggle that followed—with its many stops, failures, missteps, and successes—beginning with a single-minded commitment to attracting railroads. Rail access spurred the growth of a modern municipal infrastructure, from paved streets and streetcars to waterworks, and made Fort Worth the transportation hub of the Southwest. Although the Panic of 1893 marked another setback, the arrival of Armour and Swift in 1903 turned the city’s fortunes once again by expanding its cattle-based economy to include meatpacking. With a rich array of data, Fort Worth documents the changes wrought upon Fort Worth’s economy in succeeding years by packinghouses and military bases, the discovery of oil and the growth of a notorious vice district, Hell’s Half Acre. Throughout, Rich notes the social trends woven inextricably into this economic history and details the machinations of municipal politics and personalities that give the story of Fort Worth its unique character. The first thoroughly researched economic history of the city’s early years in more than five decades, this book will be an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Fort Worth, urban history and municipal development, or the history of Texas and the West.

Author : Brenda S. McClurkin and Historic Fort Worth, Inc.
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467132114

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Fort Worth's Quality Hill by Brenda S. McClurkin and Historic Fort Worth, Inc. Pdf

In the late 19th century, Fort Worth s Quality Hill succeeded Samuels Avenue as the city s prestigious residential neighborhood. Cattle barons, bankers, attorneys, and business entrepreneurs selected this west-side locale to construct exquisite homes that reflected their wealth and prominence in the community. Bounded by Seventh Street on the north, Pennsylvania Avenue on the south, Henderson Street on the east, and the Trinity River on the west, the area had an unequaled civility. Quality Hill set the standard for fine living, elaborate entertaining, and philanthropy. Just a handful of these gracious homes have survived the years. Fort Worth s Quality Hill offers you an opportunity to explore this historic neighborhood in its finest and waning days."

Author : Richard F. Selcer
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781574416169

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A History of Fort Worth in Black & White by Richard F. Selcer Pdf

A History of Fort Worth in Black & White fills a long-empty niche on the Fort Worth bookshelf: a scholarly history of the city's black community that starts at the beginning with Ripley Arnold and the early settlers, and comes down to today with our current battles over education, housing, and representation in city affairs. The book's sidebars on some noted and some not-so-noted African Americans make it appealing as a school text as well as a book for the general reader. Using a wealth of primary sources, Richard Selcer dispels several enduring myths, for instance the mistaken belief that Camp Bowie trained only white soldiers, and the spurious claim that Fort Worth managed to avoid the racial violence that plagued other American cities in the twentieth century. Selcer arrives at some surprisingly frank conclusions that will challenge current politically correct notions.

Author : June Naylor
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-03-23
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780762762286

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Insiders' Guide® to Dallas & Fort Worth by June Naylor Pdf

Your Travel Destination. Your Home. Your Home-To-Be. Dallas & Fort Worth “Fort Worth is where the West begins,” it’s said, “and Dallas is where the East peters out.” • A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike • Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations • How to live & thrive in the area—from recreation to relocation • Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children’s activities

Author : Mark Presswood,J. Chris Holaday
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 073853241X

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Baseball in Fort Worth by Mark Presswood,J. Chris Holaday Pdf

In 2003, over 160,000 fans watched professional baseball in downtown Fort Worth's near north side. Baseball, which had been played in this north side area since 1911, had returned after a near 40-year absence. Fort Worth's rich tradition of professional baseball dates back to the start of the Texas League of Professional Baseball Clubs in 1888 and includes many players who continued to impact our national pastime at the major league level. Presenting over 170 photographs, programs, and maps this volume documents not only the play on the field, but the fun and excitement off the field as well. The book contains a chapter on Fort Worth's black baseball history, which dates back to the turn of the 20th century, and includes the new discovery of a forgotten ballpark dedicated to the black players and leagues of the early 1900s. Though the details are difficult to trace, this chapter showcases the pride the players demonstrated at the local level and the force they became in the national Negro leagues.

Author : Dr Sandra Ramani
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780762795727

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Day Trips® from Dallas & Fort Worth by Dr Sandra Ramani Pdf

Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from Dallas & Fort Worth. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive of the Dallas metro area. With full trip-planning information, Day Trips from Dallas & Fort Worth helps makes the most of a brief getaway.

Author : Kathryn Hopper
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493041398

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Best Hikes Dallas/Fort Worth by Kathryn Hopper Pdf

Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Dallas and Forth Worth author Kathryn Hopper details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Dallas and Fort Worth area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.

Author : Emily Toman
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781640493919

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Moon Dallas & Fort Worth by Emily Toman Pdf

Whether you're looking for world-class art or chicken-fried steak, discover what sets DFW apart with Moon Dallas & Fort Worth. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries, from a weekend in Dallas to a longer trip exploring the region The top sights and unique experiences: Tour landmarks of both cities' infamous outlaw history, museum-hop in the Dallas Arts District, or hit the indie shops in Bishop Arts. Watch the cattle-drive at the Fort Worth Stockyards, learn how to line dance, or risk a ride on a mechanical bull The best local flavors: Dig into barbecue or Tex-Mex (with a margarita or two). Graze at the food trucks in Klyde Warren Park and soak up stunning skyline views, try tacos from a roadside stand, or indulge in Texas-sized steak Local insight from born-and-bred Dallas expert Emily Toman Full-color, vibrant photos and detailed maps throughout Background on culture and history, geography, and regional vernacular Experience the best of Texas with Moon Dallas & Fort Worth. Looking to explore more of the Lone Star State? Try Moon Austin, San Antonio & the Hill Country, or Moon Texas.

Author : Robert R. Rafferty,Loys Reynolds
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2003-08-18
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781461662075

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Lone Star Guide to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Revised by Robert R. Rafferty,Loys Reynolds Pdf

The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is a nearly 40-mile long mega-metropolitan area anchored by Dallas on one end and Fort Worth on the other, with the area between filled in with more than a dozen attractive, interconnected cities. Among the unheralded facts about these interlocking cities are that they contain more restaurants per capita than New York City (5,000 in Dallas alone), are home to all the major professional sports (including NASCAR and rodeo), and house 30 museums. This guidebook gives readers detailed information on the wide range of choices in lodging, restaurants, and everything worth seeing and doing, not only in Dallas and Fort Worth, but in eleven of the smaller cities between the two. They include: Addison, Arlington, Farmers Branch, Garland, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Irving, Mesquite, North Richland Hills, Plano and Richardson. In addition to the categories one would normally expect in a guide book, the authors have started each city listing with a description of free visitor services, as well as "Bird's Eye View" spots - great places to get a panoramic view of the city. (In Arlington it's the top of an oil derrick at Six Flags.) Finally, for the truly adventurous, there are plenty of "Offbeat" places of unusual interest that don't fit into the routine tourist categories.

Author : Simone C. De Santiago Ramos
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780738599748

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Fort Worth's Historic Hotels by Simone C. De Santiago Ramos Pdf

Fort Worth, originally named Camp Worth, was founded as an Army outpost in 1849, and the old cavalry stables became Fort Worth's first hotel. The Texas & Pacific Railroad arrived in Fort Worth in July 1876, bringing the need for more lodging. Shortly after its arrival, boardinghouses and simple accommodations were quickly opened. At the turn of the century, Fort Worth became a center for cattle ranchers, and the first luxury hotels were built. By the next decade, wealthy oil barons replaced the cattle ranchers, and the demand for larger and more elaborate hotels was established. Many of these first hotels were replaced with motor lodges and smaller chain hotels after the growth of the automobile industry; however, a few are still in operation today.

Author : June Naylor
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-14
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781493006649

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Food Lovers' Guide to® Dallas & Fort Worth by June Naylor Pdf

The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings The ultimate guides to the food scene in their respective states or regions, these books provide the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Engagingly written by local authorities, they are a one-stop for residents and visitors alike to find producers and purveyors of tasty local specialties, as well as a rich array of other, indispensable food-related information including: • Favorite restaurants and landmark eateries • Farmers markets and farm stands • Specialty food shops, markets and products • Food festivals and culinary events • Places to pick your own produce • Recipes from top local chefs • The best cafes, taverns, wineries, and brewpubs

Author : Gerem, Yves
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : Arlington (Tex.)
ISBN : 1455608483

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Marmac Guide to Fort Worth and Arlington by Gerem, Yves Pdf

The area "where the West begins" awaits business travelers, vacationers, and new residents, and this thorough, unsubsidized guide serves as the perfect welcome mat. Maps will assist business travelers in finding their way around Cowtown, so called because of the sheer number and importance of cattle in the area's history. Self-guided city tours and suggested day trips will help vacationers explore the cities and their surroundings with a minimum of planning and a maximum of sightseeing. Listings for hotels, restaurants, and attractions will aid anyone with a zest for the best, while the chapter devoted to new residents will make moving to the area Texas Monthly calls "Texas' liveliest urban environment" as painless as possible.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556030088413

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Fort Worth Village Creek Facility, Wastewater Facilities by Anonim Pdf

Author : Oliver Knight
Publisher : TCU Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : History
ISBN : 0875650775

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Fort Worth by Oliver Knight Pdf