[Dallas Park Board Minutes, Book 12] (open access)

[Dallas Park Board Minutes, Book 12]

Minutes for the Dallas Park Board containing a record of the group's discussions, decisions, and other business.
Date: 1953/1958
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Park Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1953 to 1954] (open access)

[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1953 to 1954]

Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1953 and 1954, including the name and address of each property's owner, it's assessed value, taxes due, date paid, and receipt number.
Date: 1953/1954
Creator: Grand Prairie (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ghost Towns of Texas (open access)

Ghost Towns of Texas

This book gives an overview of ghost towns in the state of Texas. Many of the towns are described with extended histories while others are simply noted with a statement of their locations. The book is split into four parts, according to the table of contents: Part I -- Utopia (La Reunion, Kristenstad, Bettina, Sisterdale, Panna Maria); Part II -- Religious Havens (Zodiac, Burning Bush, Kelsey, Marietta, Fairchilds); Part III -- Industrial Meccas (Thurber, Minera, Trinity City, Salado, Gibtown, Geraldine, Kellyville, New Birmingham, Albuquerque, Shafter, Tenoxtitlan, Clarksville, Aiken, Charcoal City, San Luis Pass, Bevilport, Senterfitt, Old Larissa, Nashville, Childers' Mill, Shanklin Mill, McGough Springs, Texana, Boonville, Springfield, Cincinnati, Pulaski, Tarrant, Buckner, Dresden Settlement, Chambers' Creek, Viesca); and Part IV -- Also-Rans (Other Ghosts). Bibliography starts on page 127; index starts on page 133.
Date: 1953
Creator: King, Dick
System: The Portal to Texas History