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Fort Worth originally named Camp Worth, was founded as an Army outpost in 1849 and the old cavalry stables became Fort Worth's first hotel. The Texas & Pacific Railroad arrived in Fort Worth in July 1876, bringing the need for more lodging. Shortly after its arrival, boardinghouses and simple accommodations were quickly opened. At the turn of the century, Fort Worth became a center for cattle ranchers and the first luxury hotels were built. By the next decade, wealthy oil barons replaced the cattle ranchers and the demand for larger and more elaborate hotels was established. Many of these first hotels were replaced with motor lodges and smaller chain hotels after the growth of the automobile industry; however, a few are still in operation today.
  • Simone C. De Santiago Ramos is a historian and doctorate student at the University of North Texas with an international background in hotel management
  • Contains 171 black and white images
  • Part of the Images of America series

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  • Brand Name: Arcadia Publishing
  • Sub Brand: Fort Worth's Historic Hotels
  • Product Type: Book
  • Language: English
  • Brand Name: Arcadia Publishing
  • Subject: History
  • Sub Brand: Fort Worth's Historic Hotels
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