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Entertainment History Arlington has long been known as an entertainment center between "Cowtown" and "Big D." In 1933, people traveled from throughout the United States to place bets on the horses at W. T. Waggoner’s Arlington Downs Racetrack located on E. Division. Another popular place was the gambling casino at Top O’ Hill Terrace on W. Division. Today, Arlington continues to be one of the state’s premiere destinations for entertainment venues like Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor, The Ballpark in Arlington (home of the Texas Rangers) and Cowboys Stadium.  When visiting Six Flags Over Texas, look for its Historical Marker and other historical markers located at the Carousel, Cable Tool Rig and Narrow Gauge Railway. The stone murals at The Ballpark in Arlington  depict historical Texas scenes.  See the decorative watering trough which is all that remains of Arlington Downs Racetrack, located just N.E. of the intersection of Six Flags Dr. and Division.  Step back in time and enjoy this tour through Arlington’s history!                                                                                                                                                           
 
Arlington Downs Racetrack The water trough… the only remaining part of the racetrack
Eastern Star Home 1201 E. Division                                                        This structure was completed in 1924 for the wives of aged Masons.  A  mason  is a worker who builds in brick or stone.  This facility is now closed and former residents were moved to the Texas Masonic Retirement Center.  This home was used as a temporary shelter after Hurricane Katrina in September 2005. The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal  organization in the world to which both men and women may belong.  Eastern Star is a social group made up of people with spiritual values  but it is not a religion. Its appeal rests in the true beauty of the refreshing  and character-building lessons.
 
Texas Masonic Retirement Center, 1501 W. Division                                                      The Mission Revival style facility has been an Arlington landmark since it was opened by the Masons’ in 1911.  The home, which is the only one of its kind in Texas, is open to all Texas Masons and their spouses.
In the early 1920s,  Division Street  was known as the Bankhead Highway which was named after "The Father of the Good Roads in the United States," Senator John Hollis Bankhead. The highway names changed through the years to The Pike, U.S. Hwy 80, Division St. and SH 180.  Center St . was an old military road and formed the town’s north-south axis.  The first traffic light in the city was located at  the intersection of Center and Division.
Centenary Methodist  Episcopal Church South  (First United Methodist Church),  313 Center                                               In 1878, a group of Methodists met in Schults’ lumberyard at Mesquite and Front Streets and organized the first church in Arlington’s original township. Property was purchased from the T&P Railroad and the first church was built in 1885.  The Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church South was the 1 st  brick church. It was built in 1907 on the N.E. corner of Center and Division Streets. Vandergriff Chapel, built in 1965, is located there now.
The Cooper Hotel (Top Dollar Pawn),  300 N. Center                                           Built in the early 1920’s by James Newton Cooper, it was once home to Texas Motorcoach Depot, a floral shop and the Rainbow Grill Restaurant.  The building is currently occupied by a pawn shop and is an example of a downtown historic building that has received a makeover with a modern look.
Arlington Theater (Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue)  224 N. Center                                             The Arlington Theater  was built by O’Rourke Construction and managed by Harold Eppes. The theater had a baby cry room and one of the state’s largest refreshment bars. The opening night feature attraction was "Story of Seabiscuit" on February 10, 1950. This structure is currently owned by Johnnie High and continues to be a popular location for nationally known country western music reviews.
 
Old Post Office  (Worthington National Bank)  200 W. Main                                    This structure was constructed by the Federal Works administration in 1939.
Knapp Heritage Park,  201 W. Front This heritage center site was donated by the grandchildren of James & Mildred Knapp.  James Knapp was a prominent attorney and land developer. He was also instrumental in the development of many of the highways serving Arlington today such as SH 360.  The Jopling-Melear and Watson cabins, which date to the mid 1800s, Knapp’s office and a 1910 one room schoolhouse are also located within the park.  Tours available by appointment,  call 817-460-4001.
 
Top O’ Hill Terrace (Arlington Baptist College)  3001 W. Division                                                    In 1926, Fred & Mary Browning purchased this property and began converting the structure into a casino. They later added an escape tunnel and secret room to hide gambling paraphernalia during raids by the Texas Rangers.  Dr. J. Frank Norris was a vocal critic of gambling and vowed to someday own the property. In 1956, the Bible Baptist Seminary purchased the property and relocated here.  Tours are conducted by appointment.  Call 817-461-8741 for museum hours/tours.
 
Historic Fielder House,  1616 W. Abram                                                  The Fielder House was built in 1914 by prominent banker James Park Fielder and wife, Mattie.  This two-story brick home was built on a 215 acre site surrounded by live oaks, orchards and gardens.  Once known as "Home on the Hill," today it is the home of the Fielder Museum, the Arlington Historical Society and the Arlington Preservation Foundation.  Call 817-460-4001 for hours/tours.
 
Old Arlington High School  (University of Texas Arlington)  211 S. Cooper                                                    The Arlington School District built its first high school on the corner of Cooper and Abram in 1922.  In 1956 it became Ousley Jr. High when a new high school was constructed on Park Row.  In 1968, AISD sold this building to UTA.
The University of Texas Arlington Arlington College  opened in September 1895 as a private school with 75 students.  1901 The school became known as  Carlisle Military Academy . In 1940 the school became a naval and  marine training base . In 1967, it became known as the  The University of Texas at Arlington .
Texas & Pacific railroad Depot Site,  110 N. Center  (No longer existing)                                                  The depot was built in 1904 and remained until 1952.  The Texas & Pacific Railroad established the city of Arlington by selecting an area of land for the steam locomotives to receive the water and wood needed to operate.
Mineral Well (1892-1951),  Intersection of Center and Main Streets The mineral well was a familiar Arlington landmark for almost 60 years.  The original well was drilled by a wood-powered steam engine in 1893. It’s original use was to provide water for animals in a trough.  In 1910 the construction of a new mineral well in which water flowed through lions’ heads mounted on a four-sided structure was built. The well water was thought to have healing powers if you drank it when you were sick. Through the years, the well was the focal point for political rallies, parades, cotton sales and even for the sale of mineral water in various forms.  In 1951, the well was permanently capped under the intersection’s pavement because it was a traffic hazard.
 
Tastes of Arlington Campo Verde , 2918 W. Pioneer Parkway. Founded in 1982. Owner James Williams made the west Arlington restaurant famous with its list of menu exotics, such as elk, ostrich, buffalo, rattlesnake and alligator. The restaurant features an American Indian-style decor enhanced by Christmas lights draped throughout. The restaurant also features a miniature train and 636 feet of snaking track. J. Gilligan's Bar & Grill , 400 E. Abram St. Founded in 1979. Owner Randy Ford's key to success is location, location, location. Opened near the University of Texas at Arlington in the heart of central Arlington. Ford's place is home to class reunions, St. Patrick's Day celebrations and live music. It's the home of Irish nachos, fried sliced potatoes smothered in cheddar cheese, sour cream, jalapeños and other fixings
Arlington Steak House , 1724 W. Division St. Founded in 1931. Famous for its chicken-fried steaks, the restaurant began life as the Triangle Inn, a U.S. 80 barbecue joint. In the 1930s, the restaurant also was famous for poker games upstairs.It changed to Arlington Steak House in the 1940s.  Al's Hamburgers , 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd. Founded in 1957. This family-owned burger joint was started by Al Mathews. Known for its family atmosphere and burgers. The original Al's Hamburgers was an old drive-in next to a cow pasture off rural Farm Road 157, before an interstate highway and an amusement park brought the world to Arlington. The drive-in location closed in 1986, and the restaurant reopened on Green Oaks at North Collins Street in 1989.
David's Barbecue , 2224-H W. Park Row Drive, Pantego. Founded in 1988. This is the last outpost of the former Red Bryan's Barbecue. Founded by younger members of Dallas' famed Sonny Bryan family.  Boo Boo's Food Shop , 130 S. Bowen Road. Founded in 1980. Owner Sherry Gould said consistency is the key to her success. The shop's sandwiches and tuna and chicken salads have been a great alternative to fast-food chains. Boo Boo’s has become a neighborhood fixture in the Woodland West shopping center. Her son was Clay Gould, the former baseball coach at UT-Arlington who died of stomach cancer in June 2001. The UTA baseball field is named after Clay Gould.
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Arlington, TX Historic Building tour

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  • 2. Entertainment History Arlington has long been known as an entertainment center between "Cowtown" and "Big D." In 1933, people traveled from throughout the United States to place bets on the horses at W. T. Waggoner’s Arlington Downs Racetrack located on E. Division. Another popular place was the gambling casino at Top O’ Hill Terrace on W. Division. Today, Arlington continues to be one of the state’s premiere destinations for entertainment venues like Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor, The Ballpark in Arlington (home of the Texas Rangers) and Cowboys Stadium. When visiting Six Flags Over Texas, look for its Historical Marker and other historical markers located at the Carousel, Cable Tool Rig and Narrow Gauge Railway. The stone murals at The Ballpark in Arlington depict historical Texas scenes. See the decorative watering trough which is all that remains of Arlington Downs Racetrack, located just N.E. of the intersection of Six Flags Dr. and Division. Step back in time and enjoy this tour through Arlington’s history!                                                                                                                                                        
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  • 4. Arlington Downs Racetrack The water trough… the only remaining part of the racetrack
  • 5. Eastern Star Home 1201 E. Division                                                      This structure was completed in 1924 for the wives of aged Masons. A mason is a worker who builds in brick or stone. This facility is now closed and former residents were moved to the Texas Masonic Retirement Center. This home was used as a temporary shelter after Hurricane Katrina in September 2005. The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. Eastern Star is a social group made up of people with spiritual values but it is not a religion. Its appeal rests in the true beauty of the refreshing and character-building lessons.
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  • 7. Texas Masonic Retirement Center, 1501 W. Division                                                     The Mission Revival style facility has been an Arlington landmark since it was opened by the Masons’ in 1911. The home, which is the only one of its kind in Texas, is open to all Texas Masons and their spouses.
  • 8. In the early 1920s, Division Street was known as the Bankhead Highway which was named after "The Father of the Good Roads in the United States," Senator John Hollis Bankhead. The highway names changed through the years to The Pike, U.S. Hwy 80, Division St. and SH 180. Center St . was an old military road and formed the town’s north-south axis. The first traffic light in the city was located at the intersection of Center and Division.
  • 9. Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church South (First United Methodist Church), 313 Center                                             In 1878, a group of Methodists met in Schults’ lumberyard at Mesquite and Front Streets and organized the first church in Arlington’s original township. Property was purchased from the T&P Railroad and the first church was built in 1885. The Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church South was the 1 st brick church. It was built in 1907 on the N.E. corner of Center and Division Streets. Vandergriff Chapel, built in 1965, is located there now.
  • 10. The Cooper Hotel (Top Dollar Pawn), 300 N. Center                                           Built in the early 1920’s by James Newton Cooper, it was once home to Texas Motorcoach Depot, a floral shop and the Rainbow Grill Restaurant. The building is currently occupied by a pawn shop and is an example of a downtown historic building that has received a makeover with a modern look.
  • 11. Arlington Theater (Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue) 224 N. Center                                             The Arlington Theater was built by O’Rourke Construction and managed by Harold Eppes. The theater had a baby cry room and one of the state’s largest refreshment bars. The opening night feature attraction was "Story of Seabiscuit" on February 10, 1950. This structure is currently owned by Johnnie High and continues to be a popular location for nationally known country western music reviews.
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  • 13. Old Post Office (Worthington National Bank) 200 W. Main                                   This structure was constructed by the Federal Works administration in 1939.
  • 14. Knapp Heritage Park, 201 W. Front This heritage center site was donated by the grandchildren of James & Mildred Knapp. James Knapp was a prominent attorney and land developer. He was also instrumental in the development of many of the highways serving Arlington today such as SH 360. The Jopling-Melear and Watson cabins, which date to the mid 1800s, Knapp’s office and a 1910 one room schoolhouse are also located within the park. Tours available by appointment, call 817-460-4001.
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  • 16. Top O’ Hill Terrace (Arlington Baptist College) 3001 W. Division                                                  In 1926, Fred & Mary Browning purchased this property and began converting the structure into a casino. They later added an escape tunnel and secret room to hide gambling paraphernalia during raids by the Texas Rangers. Dr. J. Frank Norris was a vocal critic of gambling and vowed to someday own the property. In 1956, the Bible Baptist Seminary purchased the property and relocated here. Tours are conducted by appointment. Call 817-461-8741 for museum hours/tours.
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  • 18. Historic Fielder House, 1616 W. Abram                                                 The Fielder House was built in 1914 by prominent banker James Park Fielder and wife, Mattie. This two-story brick home was built on a 215 acre site surrounded by live oaks, orchards and gardens. Once known as "Home on the Hill," today it is the home of the Fielder Museum, the Arlington Historical Society and the Arlington Preservation Foundation. Call 817-460-4001 for hours/tours.
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  • 20. Old Arlington High School (University of Texas Arlington) 211 S. Cooper                                                  The Arlington School District built its first high school on the corner of Cooper and Abram in 1922. In 1956 it became Ousley Jr. High when a new high school was constructed on Park Row. In 1968, AISD sold this building to UTA.
  • 21. The University of Texas Arlington Arlington College opened in September 1895 as a private school with 75 students.  1901 The school became known as Carlisle Military Academy . In 1940 the school became a naval and marine training base . In 1967, it became known as the The University of Texas at Arlington .
  • 22. Texas & Pacific railroad Depot Site, 110 N. Center (No longer existing)                                                 The depot was built in 1904 and remained until 1952. The Texas & Pacific Railroad established the city of Arlington by selecting an area of land for the steam locomotives to receive the water and wood needed to operate.
  • 23. Mineral Well (1892-1951), Intersection of Center and Main Streets The mineral well was a familiar Arlington landmark for almost 60 years. The original well was drilled by a wood-powered steam engine in 1893. It’s original use was to provide water for animals in a trough. In 1910 the construction of a new mineral well in which water flowed through lions’ heads mounted on a four-sided structure was built. The well water was thought to have healing powers if you drank it when you were sick. Through the years, the well was the focal point for political rallies, parades, cotton sales and even for the sale of mineral water in various forms. In 1951, the well was permanently capped under the intersection’s pavement because it was a traffic hazard.
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  • 25. Tastes of Arlington Campo Verde , 2918 W. Pioneer Parkway. Founded in 1982. Owner James Williams made the west Arlington restaurant famous with its list of menu exotics, such as elk, ostrich, buffalo, rattlesnake and alligator. The restaurant features an American Indian-style decor enhanced by Christmas lights draped throughout. The restaurant also features a miniature train and 636 feet of snaking track. J. Gilligan's Bar & Grill , 400 E. Abram St. Founded in 1979. Owner Randy Ford's key to success is location, location, location. Opened near the University of Texas at Arlington in the heart of central Arlington. Ford's place is home to class reunions, St. Patrick's Day celebrations and live music. It's the home of Irish nachos, fried sliced potatoes smothered in cheddar cheese, sour cream, jalapeños and other fixings
  • 26. Arlington Steak House , 1724 W. Division St. Founded in 1931. Famous for its chicken-fried steaks, the restaurant began life as the Triangle Inn, a U.S. 80 barbecue joint. In the 1930s, the restaurant also was famous for poker games upstairs.It changed to Arlington Steak House in the 1940s. Al's Hamburgers , 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd. Founded in 1957. This family-owned burger joint was started by Al Mathews. Known for its family atmosphere and burgers. The original Al's Hamburgers was an old drive-in next to a cow pasture off rural Farm Road 157, before an interstate highway and an amusement park brought the world to Arlington. The drive-in location closed in 1986, and the restaurant reopened on Green Oaks at North Collins Street in 1989.
  • 27. David's Barbecue , 2224-H W. Park Row Drive, Pantego. Founded in 1988. This is the last outpost of the former Red Bryan's Barbecue. Founded by younger members of Dallas' famed Sonny Bryan family. Boo Boo's Food Shop , 130 S. Bowen Road. Founded in 1980. Owner Sherry Gould said consistency is the key to her success. The shop's sandwiches and tuna and chicken salads have been a great alternative to fast-food chains. Boo Boo’s has become a neighborhood fixture in the Woodland West shopping center. Her son was Clay Gould, the former baseball coach at UT-Arlington who died of stomach cancer in June 2001. The UTA baseball field is named after Clay Gould.
  • 28. Chamber of Commerce Building City Hall Museum of Art
  • 29. Shoppes at Brownstone River Legacy Science Center Lincoln Square Fountain