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[Smokestack Restaurant: Where History and Flavor Converge]

Description: Step into history at Smokestack Restaurant, Thurber's culinary gem since 1971. Once housed in Thurber's original drugstore, now reborn within the historic Texas & Pacific Mercantile building, we pay homage to the town's past. Our name honors a towering smokestack that powered Thurber, while our cuisine delights modern palates. Visit us in downtown Thurber, where time-honored bricks and flavors entwine.
Date: June 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Unveiling History: Exploring the W.K. Gordon Museum in Thurber, Texas]

Description: Unveil Thurber's rich history at W.K. Gordon Museum, where stories of the past come alive. Delve into interactive exhibits showcasing Thurber's industrial legacy through artifacts and motion films. Wander by reconstructed landmarks, from the grand opera house to the iconic Snake Saloon. Nestled in the ghost town's heart, this museum preserves Texas' industrial heritage, bridging generations.
Date: June 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Rediscovering History: Unveiling Thurber's Legacy at W.K. Gordon Museum]

Description: Immerse yourself in the past at W.K. Gordon Museum, a gateway to Thurber's vibrant heritage. Engage with interactive exhibits, from artifacts to captivating motion films, weaving the tale of the town's industrial saga. Wander through reconstructed landmarks like the grand opera house and iconic Snake Saloon. Embraced by Thurber's ghostly whispers, this museum preserves Texas' industrial essence, fostering a timeless connection between eras.
Date: June 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Savoring History: Culinary Delights at Smokestack Restaurant, Thurber]

Description: Immerse in a taste of history at Smokestack Restaurant, nestled in Thurber's heart. Founded in 1971 within an old drugstore, it rekindles memories for families along I-20. After a fire in 1992, the restaurant found new life within the historic Texas & Pacific Mercantile, built with Thurber's original bricks. Amidst this living heritage, dine under the watchful 128-foot smokestack that once powered Thurber, relishing in a blend of flavors and stories.
Date: June 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Echoes of the Past: W.K. Gordon Museum, Thurber Time Travel]

Description: Embark on a captivating journey at W.K. Gordon Museum, Thurber's time capsule. Engage with interactive exhibits, from artifacts to motion films, unraveling the town's industrial tapestry. Stroll past meticulously reconstructed landmarks, including the grand opera house and legendary Snake Saloon. Nestled within Thurber's ghostly embrace, this museum preserves Texas' industrial narrative, connecting generations through history's threads.
Date: June 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Smokestack Restaurant, Thurber

Description: Photograph of the Smokestack Restaurant in Thurbur, Texas. The restaurant is red with green trim and the parking lot in front of the building is filled with cars and several people standing around a group of motorcycles. The edge of a field is visible in the foreground of the picture.
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Thurber Antiques & Treasures

Description: Photograph of a two-story building in Thurber, Texas that used to be a gas station, viewed from the back. Part of the second story forms an overhang where gas pumps are visible; it also has a taller platform with a railing that has a "Thurber" sign on the side and a "Thurber Tipple" sign near the roof. A newer sign on the side of the building says "Thurber 'Tiques & Treasures" as well as "Western Art * Antiques * Crafts * Collectibles & Gifts." Other signs on the building say "Oil Change," "… more
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic plaque - Thurber

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Thurber, Texas. It reads: "Thurber. Most important mine site in Texas for 30 years. Coal here, probably known to Indians, was "discovered" in 1886 by W. W. Johnson, who with his brother Harvey sold out to Texas & Pacific Coal Company in 1888. (T. & P. Coal Company provided fuel for the Texas & Pacific Railroad, but was independently owned. Town was named for H. K. Thurber, friend of T. & P. Coal Company founders. Most dynamic firm member was Robert D. Hunter (… more
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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