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 th... Read More
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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 th... Read More
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.
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Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Publication Date: 15th July 2013
State: Texas
Illustration Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9780738599748
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) TRAVEL / Food, Lodging & Transportation / Resorts & Spas TRAVEL / Museums, Tours, Points of Interest ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Landmarks & Monuments
Author Bio
Simone C. De Santiago Ramos is a historian and doctorate student at the University of North Texas with an international background in hotel management. She teaches history at the university level and also works as a research consultant. De Santiago Ramos has selected images from a variety of archives, libraries, and individual collections to illustrate the history of hotels in Fort Worth and the role they played in the growth of the city.
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.
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Publication Date: 15th July 2013
State: Texas
Illustrations Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9780738599748
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) TRAVEL / Food, Lodging & Transportation / Resorts & Spas TRAVEL / Museums, Tours, Points of Interest ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Landmarks & Monuments
Simone C. De Santiago Ramos is a historian and doctorate student at the University of North Texas with an international background in hotel management. She teaches history at the university level and also works as a research consultant. De Santiago Ramos has selected images from a variety of archives, libraries, and individual collections to illustrate the history of hotels in Fort Worth and the role they played in the growth of the city.
