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Long-gone Fort Worth restaurants revealed in photo trove from Star-Telegram archive

May 21, 1982: The exterior of Casa Bonita, a multi-level Mexican-style buffet restaurant in Fort Worth, during construction prior to its opening. (The location, 4786 Hulen Park Drive near I-20 behind Hulen Mall, is today a Rooms To Go outlet.)
May 21, 1982: The exterior of Casa Bonita, a multi-level Mexican-style buffet restaurant in Fort Worth, during construction prior to its opening. (The location, 4786 Hulen Park Drive near I-20 behind Hulen Mall, is today a Rooms To Go outlet.) Norm Tindell Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections

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Long-gone Fort Worth restaurants revealed in photo trove from Star-Telegram archive

Long-gone Fort Worth restaurants revealed in photo trove from Star-Telegram archive
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Our Uniquely Fort Worth stories celebrate what we love most about North Texas, its history & culture. Story suggestion? Editors@star-telegram.com.

Hungry for some history? We dug into the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s photo archive going back decades to compile 50 scenes from beloved local restaurants — some long gone with no trace that they ever existed (remember Casa Bonita?).

How many of these do you recognize? 

Sept. 24, 1980: O.R. Gentry, butcher in the 1960s at Kincaid’s Grocery, 4901 Camp Bowie, created a hamburger from excess meat that became nationally famous. Eventually, Gentry and his family became owners of today’s Kincaid’s.
Sept. 24, 1980: O.R. Gentry, butcher in the 1960s at Kincaid’s Grocery, 4901 Camp Bowie, created a hamburger from excess meat that became nationally famous. Eventually, Gentry and his family became owners of today’s Kincaid’s. Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
May 21, 1982: The exterior of Casa Bonita, a multi-level Mexican-style buffet restaurant in Fort Worth, during construction prior to its opening. (The location, 4786 Hulen Park Drive near I-20 behind Hulen Mall, is today a Rooms To Go outlet.)
May 21, 1982: The exterior of Casa Bonita, a multi-level Mexican-style buffet restaurant in Fort Worth, during construction prior to its opening. (The location, 4786 Hulen Park Drive near I-20 behind Hulen Mall, is today a Rooms To Go outlet.) Norm Tindell Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
May 21, 1982: The courtyard garden area under construction at Casa Bonita in Fort Worth before its opening. A fountain is seen in the courtyard surrounded by tropical plants. (The location, 4786 Hulen Park Drive near I-20 behind Hulen Mall, is today a Rooms To Go outlet.)
May 21, 1982: The courtyard garden area under construction at Casa Bonita in Fort Worth before its opening. A fountain is seen in the courtyard surrounded by tropical plants. (The location, 4786 Hulen Park Drive near I-20 behind Hulen Mall, is today a Rooms To Go outlet.) Norm Tindell Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
Jan. 20, 1999: Lupe Ayala, owner of La Playa Maya, shown in the restaurant’s second location, 1540 N. Main St. The building was once the city hall for the long-ago city of North Fort Worth. La Playa Maya now has four locations.
Jan. 20, 1999: Lupe Ayala, owner of La Playa Maya, shown in the restaurant’s second location, 1540 N. Main St. The building was once the city hall for the long-ago city of North Fort Worth. La Playa Maya now has four locations. Rodger Mallison STAR-TELEGRAM
Aug. 21, 1978: Coco’s Famous Hamburgers (which was at 4601 S. Hulen St. at Interstate 20 in Fort Worth). It later became a Denny’s.
Aug. 21, 1978: Coco’s Famous Hamburgers (which was at 4601 S. Hulen St. at Interstate 20 in Fort Worth). It later became a Denny’s. Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
May 21, 1982: The exterior of Casa Bonita, a multi-level Mexican-style buffet restaurant before its opening at 4786 Hulen Park Drive, near I-20 behind Hulen Mall, in Fort Worth. The restaurant’s courtyard and garden area are visible here as seen from the second story of the building. (The location today is near a Rooms To Go outlet.)
May 21, 1982: The exterior of Casa Bonita, a multi-level Mexican-style buffet restaurant before its opening at 4786 Hulen Park Drive, near I-20 behind Hulen Mall, in Fort Worth. The restaurant’s courtyard and garden area are visible here as seen from the second story of the building. (The location today is near a Rooms To Go outlet.) Norm Tindell Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Oct. 5, 1975: Theo’s Saddle & Sirloin Inn restaurant at 120 E. Exchange Ave. in the Fort Worth Stockyards. (Today the building is Riscky’s Steakhouse)
Oct. 5, 1975: Theo’s Saddle & Sirloin Inn restaurant at 120 E. Exchange Ave. in the Fort Worth Stockyards. (Today the building is Riscky’s Steakhouse) Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
Feb. 20, 1959: Herman Allen at his new restaurant, Clover Drive-In No. 2, at 4301 River Oaks Blvd. in Fort Worth. The restaurant seated 140 people inside and remained open 24 hours daily, with a menu that included Kentucky Fried Chicken. (It is now a pawn shop next door to a KFC.)
Feb. 20, 1959: Herman Allen at his new restaurant, Clover Drive-In No. 2, at 4301 River Oaks Blvd. in Fort Worth. The restaurant seated 140 people inside and remained open 24 hours daily, with a menu that included Kentucky Fried Chicken. (It is now a pawn shop next door to a KFC.) Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
Feb. 10, 1999: Patrons at Cafe de France in Arlington’s Lincoln Square.
Feb. 10, 1999: Patrons at Cafe de France in Arlington’s Lincoln Square. Brian Lawdermilk STAR TELEGRAM
Oct. 5, 1983: Al Matthews cooks and prepares burgers at his restaurant, Al’s Drive-In, in Arlington as Raynell Scott helps wrap burgers. The restaurant has been family operated in Arlington since 1957. The location, 2121 N. Collins St., is now a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market. The restaurant has moved twice and is now at 1276 N. Fielder Road.
Oct. 5, 1983: Al Matthews cooks and prepares burgers at his restaurant, Al’s Drive-In, in Arlington as Raynell Scott helps wrap burgers. The restaurant has been family operated in Arlington since 1957. The location, 2121 N. Collins St., is now a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market. The restaurant has moved twice and is now at 1276 N. Fielder Road. Joe Giron Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Aug. 4, 1995: The house band from Edelweiss, 3801 Southwest Blvd. From left, Bernd Schnerzinger with the ham shank dinner, Jerry Ozdych, and Helga Beckman with the rib plate.
Aug. 4, 1995: The house band from Edelweiss, 3801 Southwest Blvd. From left, Bernd Schnerzinger with the ham shank dinner, Jerry Ozdych, and Helga Beckman with the rib plate. Ralph Lauer Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
Undated: Mason’s Cafe in Fort Worth, believed to be at 1005 Main St.
Undated: Mason’s Cafe in Fort Worth, believed to be at 1005 Main St. Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
May 26, 1989: A.B. Smith, owner of Smith’s Cafeteria, pictured outside of the restaurant at 924 Evans Ave. (The site across from Bethlehem Center is now vacant land.)
May 26, 1989: A.B. Smith, owner of Smith’s Cafeteria, pictured outside of the restaurant at 924 Evans Ave. (The site across from Bethlehem Center is now vacant land.) Bruce Maxwell Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Oct. 5, 1983: At Al’s Drive-In restaurant in Arlington, Missy Freede delivers a bag of burgers alongside an advertisement painted in the store’s window for the restaurant’s specialty of the Double-Double Hamburger next to a “Help Wanted” sign taped to the window. The location, 2121 N. Collins St., is now a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market. The restaurant has moved twice and is now at 1276 N. Fielder Road.
Oct. 5, 1983: At Al’s Drive-In restaurant in Arlington, Missy Freede delivers a bag of burgers alongside an advertisement painted in the store’s window for the restaurant’s specialty of the Double-Double Hamburger next to a “Help Wanted” sign taped to the window. The location, 2121 N. Collins St., is now a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market. The restaurant has moved twice and is now at 1276 N. Fielder Road. Joe Giron Star-Telegram
April 5, 1956: Irving Kluger, owner of new Tik Tok Drive-in restaurant, 4501 Benbrook Highway, which will be open 24 hours a day. (The location today is a bingo hall). Another Tik Tok is located at 4000 White Settlement Road (near Crestwood Drive).
April 5, 1956: Irving Kluger, owner of new Tik Tok Drive-in restaurant, 4501 Benbrook Highway, which will be open 24 hours a day. (The location today is a bingo hall). Another Tik Tok is located at 4000 White Settlement Road (near Crestwood Drive). Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections

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Nov. 29, 1974: Raul Jimenez serves Thanksgiving dinner to Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Martin at the Jimenez Restaurant; the Martins belong to the North Side Senior Citizens Club.
Nov. 29, 1974: Raul Jimenez serves Thanksgiving dinner to Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Martin at the Jimenez Restaurant; the Martins belong to the North Side Senior Citizens Club. Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
May 24, 1950: “These four high school senior class presidents had never met until they stopped for a soft drink at the T&P Station, during a lay-over on their class trips to New Orleans. From left, Margaret Spears, Coahoma High; Ralph Willingham, Hobbs High; Argene Hodge, Winters High; and Helen Lawson, Sterling City High.
May 24, 1950: “These four high school senior class presidents had never met until they stopped for a soft drink at the T&P Station, during a lay-over on their class trips to New Orleans. From left, Margaret Spears, Coahoma High; Ralph Willingham, Hobbs High; Argene Hodge, Winters High; and Helen Lawson, Sterling City High. Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
Sept. 15, 1958: Town & Country Restaurant, 2438 Jacksboro Highway in the Town & Country Shopping Center. Shown are Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Edwards.
Sept. 15, 1958: Town & Country Restaurant, 2438 Jacksboro Highway in the Town & Country Shopping Center. Shown are Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Edwards. Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
July 24, 1961: Jimmie Dip, former manager of the Blue Star Inn in Fort Worth, stands outside his newly opened restaurant Jimmie Dip’s at 1500 S. University Drive. (The location is now a Jack in the Box.)
July 24, 1961: Jimmie Dip, former manager of the Blue Star Inn in Fort Worth, stands outside his newly opened restaurant Jimmie Dip’s at 1500 S. University Drive. (The location is now a Jack in the Box.) Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
April 22, 1999: Blanch Williams, owner of Hurst Deli and Cafe, scoops ice cream for sisters Gloribel Martinez, 9, and Coraima Martinez, 5, of Hurst.
April 22, 1999: Blanch Williams, owner of Hurst Deli and Cafe, scoops ice cream for sisters Gloribel Martinez, 9, and Coraima Martinez, 5, of Hurst. Khampha Bouaphanh STAR-TELEGRAM
1965: Lester Motor Inn at 2727 W. Division St. in Arlington, built in 1948. The picture on the left side shows La Casita Restaurant, which is now Catfish Sam’s.
1965: Lester Motor Inn at 2727 W. Division St. in Arlington, built in 1948. The picture on the left side shows La Casita Restaurant, which is now Catfish Sam’s. R. Jeena Jacob
July 3, 1982: Dionicia and Pedro Pulido, owners of Pulido’s Mexican Restaurant, still open at 2900 Pulido St..
July 3, 1982: Dionicia and Pedro Pulido, owners of Pulido’s Mexican Restaurant, still open at 2900 Pulido St.. Fort Worth Star-Telegram
May 21, 1982: The interior of Casa Bonita, a multi-level Mexican-style buffet restaurant in Fort Worth, before its opening. (The location, 4786 Hulen Park Drive near I-20 behind Hulen Mall, is today a Rooms To Go outlet.)
May 21, 1982: The interior of Casa Bonita, a multi-level Mexican-style buffet restaurant in Fort Worth, before its opening. (The location, 4786 Hulen Park Drive near I-20 behind Hulen Mall, is today a Rooms To Go outlet.) Norm Tindell Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections

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Dec. 4, 1998: Mariachi’s Mexican Food restaurant in Haltom City is owned by Albino Barbosa and opened about four months ago.
Dec. 4, 1998: Mariachi’s Mexican Food restaurant in Haltom City is owned by Albino Barbosa and opened about four months ago. Chad Greene SPECIAL TO STAR-TELEGRAM
1989: The Bronco Restaurant was located at 107 N. Main St. in Mansfield for many years, run by Jean Huggins.
1989: The Bronco Restaurant was located at 107 N. Main St. in Mansfield for many years, run by Jean Huggins. Mansfield Historical Museum and Heritage Center
Jan. 17, 1992: Earl Adams, owner of Sneaky Pete’s restaurants, is promoting powdered drink mixes, the result of a drink mixing contest held in one of his restaurants.
Jan. 17, 1992: Earl Adams, owner of Sneaky Pete’s restaurants, is promoting powdered drink mixes, the result of a drink mixing contest held in one of his restaurants. Ian McVea Star-Telegram
Sept. 30, 1999: Lisa Ayala lights a ‘Flaming Volcano’ to go with soup, and Kung Pao Deluxe, a scallop, shrimp and lobster dish, at Taiwan Restaurant at 4954 Overton Ridge Blvd., Fort Worth.
Sept. 30, 1999: Lisa Ayala lights a ‘Flaming Volcano’ to go with soup, and Kung Pao Deluxe, a scallop, shrimp and lobster dish, at Taiwan Restaurant at 4954 Overton Ridge Blvd., Fort Worth. DALE BLACKWELL STAR-TELEGRAM
Feb. 13, 1987: Customers lounge in the bar area of Mariano’s Mexican restaurant, still open at 2614 Majesty Drive in Arlington.
Feb. 13, 1987: Customers lounge in the bar area of Mariano’s Mexican restaurant, still open at 2614 Majesty Drive in Arlington. Dale Blackwell Fort Worth Star-Telegram archives/UT Arlington Special Collections
Dec. 30, 1986: Merle Hayes, left, the head counter person and Mary Swift, one of the four owners of Carshon’s Deli.
Dec. 30, 1986: Merle Hayes, left, the head counter person and Mary Swift, one of the four owners of Carshon’s Deli. Tony Record Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections

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Oct. 3, 1953: Wyatt Food Stores will formally open their second Fort Worth store Thursday in Fair East Shopping Center, 4700 block E. Lancaster Ave. Also opening in the center will be the second Wyatt cafeteria in Fort Worth. Several new lines are being added in the food store. (The site today is still a strip center.)
Oct. 3, 1953: Wyatt Food Stores will formally open their second Fort Worth store Thursday in Fair East Shopping Center, 4700 block E. Lancaster Ave. Also opening in the center will be the second Wyatt cafeteria in Fort Worth. Several new lines are being added in the food store. (The site today is still a strip center.) Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington special collections
Jan. 10, 1954: Interior of Piccadilly Cafeteria, 904 Houston St., downtown Fort Worth, at time of its opening. (The space today is Basic Bar Fort Worth and Al Dente Italian Trattoria.)
Jan. 10, 1954: Interior of Piccadilly Cafeteria, 904 Houston St., downtown Fort Worth, at time of its opening. (The space today is Basic Bar Fort Worth and Al Dente Italian Trattoria.) Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington special collections
Jan. 27, 1952: Fred Cooper, left, of 2807 NW 26th St., and Carl Dorrough of 465 Bryan, say thanks for their coffee by dropping coins into a March of Dimes container at Topsy’s Cafe, 929 University Drive. (The site is now a Salsa Limon. This diner was moved intact and became another Salsa Limon at 5012 White Settlement Road.) Servers are Mildred Long and Jack Allen, the owner.
Jan. 27, 1952: Fred Cooper, left, of 2807 NW 26th St., and Carl Dorrough of 465 Bryan, say thanks for their coffee by dropping coins into a March of Dimes container at Topsy’s Cafe, 929 University Drive. (The site is now a Salsa Limon. This diner was moved intact and became another Salsa Limon at 5012 White Settlement Road.) Servers are Mildred Long and Jack Allen, the owner. Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
March 18, 1999: The interior of the Rockin J Cafe in Justin, Texas.
March 18, 1999: The interior of the Rockin J Cafe in Justin, Texas. Olaf Growald STAR-TELEGRAM
Nov. 26, 1976: Raul Jimenez serves Thanksgiving dinner to Georgia Benton, one of many senior citizens hosted by Raul and Leo Jimenez at their Jimenez Restaurant, 307 W. Central Ave., in Fort Worth’s North Side neighborhood.
Nov. 26, 1976: Raul Jimenez serves Thanksgiving dinner to Georgia Benton, one of many senior citizens hosted by Raul and Leo Jimenez at their Jimenez Restaurant, 307 W. Central Ave., in Fort Worth’s North Side neighborhood. Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
May 6, 1958: Grand opening of the Golden Fin, a seafood restaurant at 5401-E Camp Bowie, has been set for next week, according to Mrs. Lorene Stanfield, the owner. (The site no longer exists; it is under an I-30 overpass.)
May 6, 1958: Grand opening of the Golden Fin, a seafood restaurant at 5401-E Camp Bowie, has been set for next week, according to Mrs. Lorene Stanfield, the owner. (The site no longer exists; it is under an I-30 overpass.) Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
March 26, 1959: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eng, opening Hong Kong Restaurant in Fort Worth.
March 26, 1959: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eng, opening Hong Kong Restaurant in Fort Worth. Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections

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May 21, 1982: A whimsical flying machine above a game room under construction at Casa Bonita, a multi-level Mexican-style buffet restaurant in Fort Worth. Two people are seen playing on the arcade console at bottom center. (The location today near I-20 behind Hulen Mall is near a Rooms To Go outlet.)
May 21, 1982: A whimsical flying machine above a game room under construction at Casa Bonita, a multi-level Mexican-style buffet restaurant in Fort Worth. Two people are seen playing on the arcade console at bottom center. (The location today near I-20 behind Hulen Mall is near a Rooms To Go outlet.) Norm Tindell Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
Oct. 11, 1958: Anders Restaurant No. 1. This event was for 50 out-of-town Star-Telegram carrier salesmen and 10 country dealers who were treated for gaining the most subscriptions in their hometowns during a contest. At extreme left is James M. Grace, Star-Telegram country circulation manager.
Oct. 11, 1958: Anders Restaurant No. 1. This event was for 50 out-of-town Star-Telegram carrier salesmen and 10 country dealers who were treated for gaining the most subscriptions in their hometowns during a contest. At extreme left is James M. Grace, Star-Telegram country circulation manager. Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections

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Aug. 11, 1958: Sam Becera, owner of the newly opened El Torero Mexican Restaurant at 3619 Camp Bowie, says have a chair for lunch and dinner. The restaurant, serving all Mexican dishes, is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (The location today is a strip center next to McDonald’s.)
Aug. 11, 1958: Sam Becera, owner of the newly opened El Torero Mexican Restaurant at 3619 Camp Bowie, says have a chair for lunch and dinner. The restaurant, serving all Mexican dishes, is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (The location today is a strip center next to McDonald’s.) Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
April 2, 1963: Blue Star Restaurant, 5716 Camp Bowie Blvd., re-opening after rebuilding and renovation. (The location today near Locke Avenue is a Mexican Inn Cafe.)
April 2, 1963: Blue Star Restaurant, 5716 Camp Bowie Blvd., re-opening after rebuilding and renovation. (The location today near Locke Avenue is a Mexican Inn Cafe.) Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
Aug. 16, 1987: Hector Villarreal in front to his restaurant, El Asadero, in Fort Worth’s North Side neighborhood. (The restaurant today at 1535 N. Main St. is Los Asaderos.)
Aug. 16, 1987: Hector Villarreal in front to his restaurant, El Asadero, in Fort Worth’s North Side neighborhood. (The restaurant today at 1535 N. Main St. is Los Asaderos.) Beatrice Terrazas Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
Nov. 28, 1953: Bright red farm implement against a green background brighten the exterior of a new restaurant, East Forty, at 5301 E. Lancaster Ave. The same color scheme is used inside where booths and tables provide seating space for 65 guests. (The site today is Nopalitos Taqueria y Restaurant.)
Nov. 28, 1953: Bright red farm implement against a green background brighten the exterior of a new restaurant, East Forty, at 5301 E. Lancaster Ave. The same color scheme is used inside where booths and tables provide seating space for 65 guests. (The site today is Nopalitos Taqueria y Restaurant.) Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
Jan. 10, 1954: Interior of Piccadilly Cafeteria, 904 Houston St., downtown Fort Worth, at time of its opening. (The space today is Basic Bar Fort Worth and Al Dente Italian Trattoria.)
Jan. 10, 1954: Interior of Piccadilly Cafeteria, 904 Houston St., downtown Fort Worth, at time of its opening. (The space today is Basic Bar Fort Worth and Al Dente Italian Trattoria.) Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington special collections
Oct. 5, 1983: Al Matthews prepares burgers at his restaurant, Al’s Drive-In, in Arlington.
Oct. 5, 1983: Al Matthews prepares burgers at his restaurant, Al’s Drive-In, in Arlington. Joe Giron Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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June 2, 1952: A second Howard Johnson’s restaurant to appear on the Fort Worth scene will open formally Thursday at the Fair Oaks Shopping Center on River Oaks Boulevard.
June 2, 1952: A second Howard Johnson’s restaurant to appear on the Fort Worth scene will open formally Thursday at the Fair Oaks Shopping Center on River Oaks Boulevard. Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections
Jan. 31, 1944: Plantation Cafe posts a sign, “We Cannot Serve Unescorted Ladies.” This sign greeted women patrons of the Fort Worth restaurant after the Military Police “suggested” to the owner that too many soldiers were picking up “dates” in the establishment.
Jan. 31, 1944: Plantation Cafe posts a sign, “We Cannot Serve Unescorted Ladies.” This sign greeted women patrons of the Fort Worth restaurant after the Military Police “suggested” to the owner that too many soldiers were picking up “dates” in the establishment. Fort Worth Star-Telegram archive/UT Arlington Special Collections

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