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...Louis’ operation in Dallas, Real Juice Bottling Works, eventually evolved from soft drinks to liquor. One of their soda brands was Woosie, a root beer named for Louis’ grandson Robert Samuel Glazer whose nickname was Woozie.
or http://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/UncleJoBottling.pdf
And a picture:
Joel
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Next to Goodyear Building was an Igloo Shaped building (kinda) a CAFE in 1950.
View Picture & Click:
Right?
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The cemetery was Ellis Charles Thomas & Family. The cemetery was relocated to Greenwood; site of John Thomas plots. INFO. John: One of the original pioneers of Dallas, taking advantage of a Peters Colony grant of 640 acres in what is now developed north Dallas. John or "Jackie" was elected as the first "Chief Justice" of Dallas on July 13, 1846 and conducted the first surv
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Warner Family Cemetery: 12 People, 1873-1909.
History: Warner Cemetery
Historical Marker
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James Woodall Rodgers
WWI Major, Lawyer, Mayor of Dallas 1939-1947
More
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DFW maybe 150 scanned postcards
Boston Library - Texas
Boston Library - Root Index
The host is Flicker website
HISTORY!
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Ben S. is correct, this is the original bridge (the arch) frame, with everything else redone.
I have original color pictures before and during the transformation, but they are like finding a needle in a haystack.
As a kid in the 60's, the diesel trains ran loudly (with horns blasting as well) in the night on that section of track, sometimes waking everybody up... lived about 1/2 mile away.
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Regarding a DMN article, there is one dated June 7, 1891.
Mr Benjamin Prigmore of Richardson stated that in the winter of 1845-1846, near Haughts Store (Lawson/East Mesquite) with friends and family, killed a buffalo.
"About the last one..."
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Jethro,
The references made to the location of Glen Lakes Stables and Kirkland Park are based upon articles in the Dallas Morning News Archives and other sources including aerial photos from the SMU archives.
Based on these sources, which should be credible, my research found that both the park and the stables were located on the south side of the SP tracks and north of the current Meadow Road.
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Sean,
The most detailed maps of Dallas for the period would be the Sanfords maps, specifically April 1885 which are accessible online via the Dallas Public Library. In reviewing these, a bank named as stated is not shown, but there are a couple of banks that could be clues.
City National Bank, NE corner Lamar and Elm, and "Bank" SE corner of Main and Lamar.
In 1919 Dallas County Bank
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This info may have already been seen from an undocumented source for Doc's brief stay in Dallas:
In September 1873, he went to Dallas, Texas, where he opened a dental office at 56 Elm Street, about four blocks east of the site of today's Dealey Plaza. He soon began gambling and realized this was a more profitable source of income. On May 12, 1874, Holliday and 12 others were indicted in Dallas
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Without the picture, this is a mystery, but, the current Decker Jail on Stemmons appears to be the answer.
The Cabana was purchased by Hilton in the 60's.
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Noticed that Jerry and the famous Aaron Spelling were buddies at SMU.
Mr Spelling tells of his growing up in Dallas (without specific reference to Jerry) here:
It is revealing and genuine, worth a look, will take about 15 minutes.
Also, here is a Youtube video of a Mr Peppermint sketch talking about the King of France.
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The Dallas Morning News, on Nov 7, 1904 reported that a building permit was issued to Briggs Weaver for this West End location. This was on the corner of then Carondelet and Market streets.
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Brian,
I stand corrected regarding Railroad Ave in Lewisville. My statement was based on a life long instinct, not study. Also stand corrected on Hickory Creek. I wonder how that bridge would have looked, perhaps similar to the old Alton bridge near Copper Canyon?
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Lots of very specific questions here...
To answer the question of the realignment of the Dallas stretch from Denton Drive, it opened in 1941, built in the interest of National Defense under the leadership of then Texas Highway Commissioner Harry Hines. It was referred to as a "Dream Highway System." It was named in his behalf in 1948. One would assume that the Farmers Branch area refer
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For the record, Jim Barnes inactive links to the Laurissa site can be accessed via Archive.Org's "Way Back Machine":
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Regarding Pleasant Mound, TSHA states:
"The community was reportedly named by Myra Maybelle (Belle) Starr after her father's farm in Missouri."
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There is a very nice 8 minute video of the Fair at TexasArchive.Org.
It appears to be from the mid 60's, and shows some of the rides discussed on this thread.
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Regarding the Globe Theater (a replica of Shakespeare's London Theater) that was built for the Texas Centennial at Fair Park, would anyone know where it was physically located?
The extensive work of the Watermelon Kid, unless I've missed something, does not show the Globe on maps or programs. There is a postcard of the Theater on his site.
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Regarding the Globe Theater (a replica of Shakespeare's London Theater) that was built for the Texas Centennial at Fair Park, would anyone know where it was physically located?
The extensive work of the Watermelon Kid, unless I've missed something, does not show the Globe on maps or programs. There is a postcard of the Theater on his site.
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Bert,
Not a clue about the current Dixico; was a stockholder years ago, but as mentioned, the company appears elusive.
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Robert,
Please see an older post regarding Porter Chevrolet on Mockingbird...
Joel
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Bert,
To the best of my knowledge, having worked for Dixico (of Dixie Wax Paper ca 1969) in the early 80s, the company still exists: (AMEX: DXC.) They seem to evade the radar in comparison to other companies. Perhaps this will help.
Joel
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John Lancione had a history with the corner in question, but a generation after the time period of this focus.
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Ruth,
After further thought and my personal knowledge of Dixico, I would strongly suggest that Dixie rented space from Moore Business Forms shown on the 1922 map below. The two companies had many decades of strong relations with different products but similar manufacturing methods.
The EPA aspect is disturbing and has gone on for many years.
Joel
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Ruth,
The Sanborn maps are available online at the Texas State Library (Texshare), which are accessible with a Dallas Public Library card through the DPL site.
Note that the two corners in question are on two different map sheets.
Joel
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Dallas, Arkansas was discussed in the Phorum here.
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Just a guess...
I agree with the Elm / St Paul looking NW...
Years ago, Live Oak extended diagonally from St Paul to Ervay and is no longer there, eliminated when the DAC was demolished and current bank was built on the property.
Theoretically, this could be a view from somewhere near Live Oak and Ervay looking east at the rear of the building with peculiar artistic license. There were s
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Louie and Samuel Kimple
Louie Kimple quit his sales job at Reynolds Tobacco Company and along with two partners, purchased the small and
failing Dixie Wax Paper Company in 1922. Louie’s brother, Samuel, came to Dallas in 1922 to help his brother with the factory.
The company moved to a new plant in 1925 at Zang and Colorado, and subsequently to a factory on Polk Street at the Sante
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