Real Beer, Honorary Dallasite, Part IV
In our story of Adolphus Busch, honorary Dallasite, we are up to the outbreak of the Civil War. Eberhard Anheuser and his new-ish [...]
Real Beer, Honorary Dallasite, Part III
If you are thinking to yourself, poor Adolphus Busch! Just 18 years old and in a new country! But, don’t feel too badly [...]
Real Beer, Honorary Dallasite
Honorary Dallasite for a few days, Adolphus Busch – the 21st of 22 children. But don’t worry, his dad was a businessman with his fingers [...]
John Neely Bryan – Wrapping it up
John Neely Bryan, as you remember from our last installment, took off after shooting a man. The man survived, but Bryan Stayed gone [...]
Party time – Kitty Leroy
With New Year's revelry upon us, it seemed fitting to focus on a woman who liked a good party. For your consideration, I [...]
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GIFT CERTIFICATE AVAILABILITY Are you stuck on what to buy for your in-laws? Saddled with a co-worker you don't know in the Secret [...]
New Tours
We have new tours that we are offering. The tours are one hour around the square in Garland. Garland has quite a number [...]
Rebel Yell – Priest Holes!
More off-topic stuff! Priest holes. Our last post related to Miramont Castle in Minatou Springs, Colorado. This 40 room estate was built by [...]
Rebel Yell from Colorado
I am rebelling and posting something about Colorado. Manitou Springs, Colorado, to be exact. (That is pronounced Man-i-too, if you are reading out [...]
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New Topic for Tours!
I had SO much fun on the tours Saturday. A great big thank you to everyone who showed up and listened to the [...]