H.H Holmes in DFW, Part XXII
How did serial killer H.H. Holmes/Herman Mudgett finally meet his end? Being sentenced to hang at Moyamensing Prison in Philadelphia on May 7, [...]
H.H. Holmes in DFW, Part XIV
Image: little Howard Pitezel’s teeth which were found in the ashes of a furnace long after Holmes murdered him. H.H. Holmes managed to [...]
Plains, Trains and Alcoholic Tonic
In our past posts, we have seen how Adolphus Busch invested in Dallas beginning with the Oriental Hotel, followed by the Adolphus and [...]
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 [...]
Raising money like an OG
Raising money, old school style. Right about now, you are probably getting hit up to buy wrapping paper, frozen cookie dough, wreaths, caramel [...]
All the Roberts, Part III
Our story of Shack Roberts, freed slave/politician/minister/blacksmith/founder of Wiley College continues. Running as a Republican (which was the liberal party at the time), [...]
The State Fair and Corn Dogs!
In our Celebrate the Texas State Fair series, this post comes from a guest author! I know her as Stoney, but you can [...]
Mortuary Report Part II
The Dallas Morning News Mortuary Reports from March 15th, 1899 list “Max Eberle, 34 years, found hanging from a switch beam at the [...]