Legendary Locals of Lake Worth, Texas

by Lawana Mauldin and Joe McDaniel

Book Overview

During the early 1900s, a large reservoir built to provide water for Fort Worth, Texas, also opened up opportunities for businesses to develop. Casino Beach, Casino Ballroom, and a large bathhouse became popular spots for thousands. A nearby village, with increasing population, soon had a small school, churches, and other establishments. With nearby Jacksboro Highway running from downtown Fort Worth past the beach area, gambling increased, as did...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467101583
• ISBN13: 9781467101585
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.6" x 9.3"