dallashistory

This industrial history museum is a real Texas gem:
http://www.tarleton.edu/~gordoncenter/

I just didn't expect something this interesting to develop so recently. A surprise! I'm glad the funding for it was found and Tarleton State University was willing to sponsor it. It's a perfect fit for the history of the area.

Anyone own a Thurber brick?

P.S. I also enjoy eating at the nearby Smokestack Restaurant.

The history of Thurber is a very interesting story.
Some current natives, however, don't appreciate the Museum as it goes beyond Thurber's actual history. It is nice to have the attention, however.
I own two Thurber bricks. If I'm not mistaken, Ft Worth's brick streets in the Stockyards are Thurber bricks.
The Smokestack is one of two eateries in Thurber, New York Hill is also good.
Thurber was very unusual being a 100% corporate town including the ownership of all mercantile commerce. The corporation recruited most of its workforce from Europe and a trip to the local cemetery is worth a trip. The Smokestack has the key.
Thurber, in my opinion, is the greatest "Ghost Town" in Texas.

http://www.thurbertexas.com