100th  Anniversary of James and Mattie Fielder’s Initial Acquisition of what became the 217-acre Fielder Farm

100th Anniversary of James and Mattie Fielder’s Initial Acquisition of what became the 217-acre Fielder Farm

On 25 Feb 1910, James Park Fielder bought 76.6 acres of land in the northwest...

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A History of the Original Dallas-Fort Worth Highway through Arlington, Texas

A History of the Original Dallas-Fort Worth Highway through Arlington, Texas

The old Dallas-Fort Worth Road, which was later known as the Dallas-Fort Worth Pike...

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Remembering Charles Marshall

Remembering Charles Marshall

Like others, Charlie Marshall was the product of a time and town far removed from today’s culture. Fortunately, his town, a devoted mother, and caring teachers created a backdrop for forging...

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The Beloved Marshall of Arlington

The Beloved Marshall of Arlington

Everybody called him Marshall. Outsiders and kids who didn’t know any better called him “the Marshall.” And that was perfectly understandable because most of the time he was decked out in full...

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The Last Cattle Drive in Arlington

The Last Cattle Drive in Arlington

In the early summer of 1951, I was talking to Mr. George Luttrell, a friend of our family and a prominent citizen and grocer. He said he had fifty-one cows in a pasture across the road from the site...

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