The Bridge Street History Center

Help us celebrate the rebirth of this beautiful 131 year old building! Street dance featuring JetBlacq, hotel room tours and more!

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The Parker County Courthouse located in Weatherford, Texas is a historic and architectural treasure that has stood the test of time. Built in 1886, it was designed by architect Wesley Clark Dodson in the Second Empire style, which was popular in the late nineteenth century. The courthouse’s most distinctive features include its mansard roof and prominent clock tower, both of which create a commanding presence in the Weatherford skyline. Constructed from local limestone, the courthouse reflects the pride of Parker County, becoming a symbol of its governance and community heritage.

This courthouse was erected after two previous courthouses had either become too small or were destroyed by fire. The current structure is the third iteration and was part of a statewide effort to build more permanent, fireproof courthouses during that era. In addition to its functional role, the building serves as a beautiful example of the detailed architectural work that Dodson was known for, featuring elaborate stonework and large, arched windows.I’ve always found the Parker County Courthouse to be a stunning piece of history, and each time I pass it, I can’t help but marvel at its timeless design and the stories it holds within its walls.#parkercountycourthouse #texashistory #weatherfordtx #historicalarchitecture #wesleyclarkdodson #landmark #secondempire #secondempirearchitecture ... See MoreSee Less

We're celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Ramay-Macatee Speaker Series, and many people ask about the origin of its name. Georgia Ramay and Vircy Macatee were both influential leaders in Granbury, known for their passion for education and historical preservation. At our very first event ten years ago, Vircy and Georgia were there, fully backing the idea of creating a speaker series. It was then that The Bridge Street History Center chose to name the series in their honor. Without them, The Bridge Street History Center wouldn’t exist! Both women would be delighted by its growth and success.

Please join us for this memorable event November 7, 2024.buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?date_id=55103 ... See MoreSee Less

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The Ramay~Macatee Speaker Series 10th AnniversaryThursday November 7th. buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?date_id=55103 ... See MoreSee Less

If you work with nonprofits, you need to attend!

If you sit on a nonprofit board, you need to attend!If you are members of a nonprofit, you need to attend! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity discovering how to maximize your fundraising efforts by effectively securing and expanding your funds. Luis Puron will guide us through his journey of building the Rockport Convention and Art Center using innovative fundraising strategies.Granbury Chamber of CommerceHood County Builders Association HCBAGranbury Historic PreservationGranbury Historic DowntownCity of GranburyVisit GranburyLake Granbury Art AssociationLake Granbury Area Beautification CouncilLake Granbury Master GardenersShanley Park GranburyGranbury Arts AllianceTexans for the ArtsTexas Artists Coalition ... See MoreSee Less

The historic David Lee Nutt Home.

The Bridge Street History Center is located in the historic David Lee Nutt Home built in 1879 and proudly received recognition as a Texas Historic Landmark in 1966. We are delighted to participate in this years 40th anniversary of the Granbury - A Candlelight Tour December 6th - 8th. A ticket is required for this tour and may be purchased at granburycandlelighttour.com. ... See MoreSee Less

Join us on Saturday Sept. 28th 10am - 1pm at The Bridge Street History Center for a "pop up" Local Tales By Local Folks event where we'll be showing a video of the local sites associated with the shootout at Contrary Creek and the subsequent hanging of Nelson "Cooney" Mitchell 150 years ago. Here's the deal: No tickets are required, and we'll be showing the video every 30 minutes from 10am to 1pm, but seating is limited, so the early birds get the chairs. Hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less