Deemed as the oldest continuously run hotel west of the Mississippi, The Menger Hotel is an architectural and historic gem in San Antonio, Texas. Built in 1859, this hotel has hosted thousands of guests over the years, some of which have found the Menger to be their final resting place. Updated 2/11/2020 – Given its […]
Like a few other facilities of its nature, the Huntsman Chemical Plant in Conroe, Texas was once the site of a small explosion. While one man is believed to have died in the freak accident, the facility persevered, and the Huntsman Corporation is still in business to this day. Updated 2/11/2020 – However, rumor has […]
Stylishly dominating 3505 West Lancaster Avenue, the W.E. Scott Theatre is a versatile 500-seat performing arts venue. It was made possible by William Edrington Scott, a member of the Tarrant County’s founding families who left behind $3 million in trust to develop Fort Worth’s Cultural District. Updated 2/11/2020 – Stepping inside the W.E. Scott Theatre, […]
In 1930, a large and much anticipated attraction hit El Paso, Texas. The Plaza Theatre, which was then a movie house, opened its doors to the public and became a hotspot for the local community. Updated 2/11/2020 – After several decades of declining business, and a near brush with a demolition crew, the Plaza Theatre […]
On September 28th, 2015, Amarillo lost a historic building that had been an eyesore for quite some time: Jackson Square Apartments. Erected in 1926 as the Palo Duro Apartments, this place was lined with the pictures and lists of its residents over the years. Updated 2/11/2020 – However, time wasn’t kind to the building, making many […]
In 1895, a gentleman named Mr. Tarlton decided to build a Bed and Breakfast in Hillsboro, Texas. The beautiful orange and yellow house was built in the Queen Anne Victorian style, which Ms. Tarlton was especially fond of. For several years, the Tarltons prospered both personally and financially. But tragedy is never far behind. A […]
Comanche Lookout Park is located in San Antonio, Texas. This park is merely 96 acres, but does have the fourth highest point In Bexar County, a gorgeous view and an extensive history. Updated 2/11/2020 – With an elevation 1,340 feet, Native Americans were able to use this hill as a vantage point for hunting and […]
At hospitals, old souls depart this world and new souls enter it on a daily basis. But what happens when a person dies and decides not to leave? This strange occurrence became reality at the P&S Hospital in Alice, Texas. Updated 2/11/2020 – During the 90s, doctors and nurses would experience paranormal activity in the […]
San Antonio, Texas is a beautiful city filled with skyscrapers and a busy city life. Below the bright lights and loud city noises lays a serene and comforting country bridge that crosses over the Medina River. While the seclusion and beautiful natural scenery are a great distraction from everyday life, this bridge is known for a much more horrifying […]
The city of Laredo was founded in 1755, when the area was still deemed a Spanish Colony. After several years of strife over territory, Laredo became an official part of the United States and was declared a city in 1852. Updated 2/11/2020 – The people of Laredo are a superstitious lot. In fact the Rio […]
