A cherished companion from a simpler time. Every child has played with a doll at some point, whether it was a homemade doll or a special doll bought from a mercantile store. Stop by the life size Granbury Doll Museum (also located on E. Bridge)today when you visit our History Center 1pm-4pm.
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An amazing story of an unselfish, determined and brilliant man who helped change the story of the first people in the Americas.
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𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝘂𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱This video captures an oral history interview with Bud Gifford, a long-time resident of Granbury, Texas. Gifford recounts personal anecdotes and memories spanning his nearly 98 years, offering insights into family history, including details about his parents, siblings, and extended relatives. The conversation further explores significant local events such as the creation of Lake Granbury, the restoration of the Granbury Opera House, and the revitalization of the town square.
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God bless Bud, he turns 100 years old in August.
Bud Gifford is a wonderful man and such a God lead servant.
I have known and loved Bud for as long as I can remember. His Mother taught Bible School, Sunday School and Training Union (if you remember training union, you’ve been around for awhile) at Tolar Baptist. I loved her too.
Open today 1 - 4 - drop by and chat about Granbury / Hood County history!This Saturday, June 7, from 1–4 PM, The Bridge Street History Center welcomes visitors! Explore three rooms filled with fascinating local history, artifacts, and unique displays, including our popular Granbury Opera House exhibit. A knowledgeable docent will be available to guide you or answer any questions during your visit.@followers
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This Saturday, June 7, from 1–4 PM, The Bridge Street History Center welcomes visitors! Explore three rooms filled with fascinating local history, artifacts, and unique displays, including our popular Granbury Opera House exhibit. A knowledgeable docent will be available to guide you or answer any questions during your visit.@followers
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Thank you! What a fabulous museum and you're doing a fabulous job representing Granbury Texas!
Thank you!
On this day in 1911, Carry Nation died in Kansas at 65 yrs old.Born Carrie Amelia Nation - she changed the spelling of her first name to Carry, as she believed her anti-alcohol crusade would “Carry A Nation for Prohibition.”Famous for her saloon-smashing temperance crusade, she visited Granbury, Texas, in 1905. While she didn’t wield her hatchet here, she helped organize a local chapter of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. Their efforts led to the closure of all saloons, and in 1906, Hood County voters outlawed liquor entirely."Aunt Carry Nation met a good portion of the population of the town at the railroad depot when she arrived Monday. In fact, she had a larger audience there than at the college at night, though those who attended said her talk was all right. The curiosity of most people was satisfied by a sight of the notorious woman." Granbury News March 1905.An interesting fact about Carry Nation is that she stood over 6 feet tall and often dressed in stark black clothing, making her an imposing figure. She famously called herself “a bulldog running along at the feet of Jesus, barking at what He doesn’t like.” Armed with her signature hatchet, she would enter saloons, smash bottles and bar fixtures, and then lead prayer meetings on the spot, all part of what she called “hatchetations.”Image: Library of Congress
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𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆James Hodges and John Henry Luton reflect on their extensive careers at First National Bank of Granbury TX. "𝙒𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙄 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝙈𝙧 𝙎𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙤 𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝘿𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨!" James Hodges@followers
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Love this 💜
Love this!
Couple good ole boys right there. Glad to know them most of my life. Yes, even you John Luton 🤣
“𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙂𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙘𝙡𝙚” Once central to spiritual and social life in rural Texas, tabernacles like Tolar’s remind us of the values that shaped our communities.Tolar Taberacle Historical Marker"Tabernacles such as this one once served an important function in communities throughout Texas and the southern United States. Prior to the advent of air conditioning, a place to comfortably hold outdoor gatherings was essential during hot summer days. Tabernacles served not just as the locations for revivals and other religious meeting, but were also used for weddings, reunions, homecoming, fairs, picnics and other community events. Although simple in construction, the tabernacle was much more durable than its forerunner, the brush arbor, which required periodic rebuilding or repair. The Tolar Tabernacle was constructed circa 1897, and churches within the community contributed to the cost of the construction."
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𝘾𝙤𝙬𝙗𝙤𝙮𝙨, 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 & 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨Granbury's history is stitched together with stories of outlaws, cattle barons, and civil war veterans. The Bridge Street History Center's oral history project includes interviews with descendants who remember hearing the stories, and relive those gritty, real-life tales of the Texas frontier. Check them out on our youtube channel. www.youtube.com/@thebridgestreethistorycent6650/videos
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𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍The Brazos Motel in Granbury, Texas, was a mid-20th-century roadside motel that opened in 1953. It was part of the postwar boom in American car culture, offering travelers a convenient place to stay along U.S. Highway 377. The motel featured a classic neon sign and a small complex of buildings, including a manager's residence.Over time, the motel fell into disrepair, and by the early 2010s, most of the original structures had been demolished. As of 2014, only the manager's building remained, vacant and with the door open. The vintage neon sign still stood, serving as a nostalgic reminder of the motel's heyday.
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I've noticed the sign hanginging inside a local business but it's been a while and can't remember. Do you know where?