John Neely Bryan – Part I
John Neely Bryan, the credited 'founder' of Dallas, had a wild ride of a life, capped off by being buried in an unmarked [...]
The opposite of Twelvetide
Twelvetide is also the name of the 12 days of Christmas, which we are in now. As today is December 30th, this would [...]
Kitty Leroy – Untimely death
Kitty Leroy lived fast and hard as we have seen in the last two posts. She was dancing by age 10, on her [...]
Party Time – Kitty Leroy, Cardsharp
In addition to being a much sought-after dancer, beauty and weapons expert, Kitty Leroy was an infamous faro dealer and player. Faro was [...]
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 [...]
Parking madness – the shopping edition GalleryParking madness – the shopping edition
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Parking madness – the shopping edition
Christmas shopping circa 1906? Nope. This is a photo of trade days in 1906 on Garland's square. Trade days normally occurred on a [...]
Christmas toys for the kids!
Picture it. Garland, Texas, 1937. (Ode to Sophia.) Holiday toys for girls and boys are being advertised in the newspaper in huge [...]
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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 [...]