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B-17 "Flying Forttress" at Dyess Air Force Base
hardships; was abandoned in 1854. Historians say desertions were frequent
due to monotony and loneliness. The fort burned shortly after abandonment;
chimneys and foundations are principal remainders along with the stone
commissary, guardhouse, and powder magazine. Site offers interpretive
signs. 10 miles north via F.M. 600.
Lakes-Local Lakes Kirby and Lytle within city offer fishing and picnic sites.
For information on Lakes Abilene and Fort Phantom Hill see LAKES listing.
Museums of Abilene-Comprised of the Fine Arts Museum, Abilene
Historical Museum and the Children's Museum; now in historic Grace Hotel,
known as the Grace Cultural Center. The Grace, built in 1909, is listed on
the National Register of Historic Places, and portions are restored to its 1929
condition, while other parts of the building have been renovated to make
it appropriate for the Museums' use. Free admission on Thurs. 5 p.m. - 8:30
p.m. Open Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Thurs. until 8:30 p.m.), Sun. 1 -
5 p.m. 102 Cypress St. Admission./
The Children's
Museum, Grace
Cultural Center in
Abilene's historic
Grace HotelParamount Theatre-An Abilene Historic Landmark, the Paramount
Theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places. Inside the beautiful art
deco building visitors will find slow, drifting clouds and twinkling stars on a
blue sky. Neon and incandescent cove lighting alter the brightness and color-
ing of the sky beyond the archways and bell tower with twin domed turrets.
Weekend classic films, art film series, and plays and concerts presented
throughout the year. For schedule, 915/676-9620. 352 Cypress.
Parks-26 spacious, green parks featuring picnic facilities, playground
equipment and swimming pools.
Shore Art Gallery-Traveling exhibits and works of students and faculty
displayed throughout year. Open Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. I - 5 p.m.
In Don H. Morris Center on Abilene Christian Univ. campus.
Visitor Information Center-Housed in restored depot directly across
from Grace Cultural Center. Information on local and West Texas area;
events, attractions, accommodations, plus general information on Texas.
Open Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. I - 5 p.m.
Corner of North First and Cypress Sts. 915/676-2556.
ALAMO-See RIO GRANDE VALLEY SECTION, Page 74Ledbetter Picket House built of slender upright poles (pickets) in Albany
ALBANY
Pop. 1.987Alt. 1,429
Map K-14
General-Seat of Shackelford County, was
early supply point on Western Trail to Dodge
City; still important as ranchland; beef cattle
supply 90 percent of county's agricultural
income. Also oil producing and oil wellsupply center.
Old MKT depot serves as chamber of commerce office, community
center and exhibit area for local handicrafts. Open weekdays; Central and
Main Sts.
"Fort Griffin Fandangle," presented last two weekends in June by more
than 200 townsfolk under the stars of the West Texas sky. Musical version of
history as it lingers in memories of old-timers is unique blend of hoedown
and ballet, laughter and solemnity.
Fort Griffin State Park-15 miles north of Albany. (See FORT GRIFFIN.)
Georgia Monument-Erected in 1976 to fulfill long-standing promise to
honor the Georgia Battalion that volunteered in Texas' war for independence
in 1836. Most were killed in the Goliad massacre; Dr. John Shackelford, for
whom the county is named, was spared as useful to Mexicans. Flags of the
State of Georgia, Texas Republic, and U.S. fly over the stone marker and
fountain. Plaques detail the Georgians' contribution to the new republic.
Near chamber of commerce at S. Main and S. First Sts.
Lake-Hubbard Creek. See LAKES listing.
Ledbetter Picket House-Restored frontier ranch structure with rustic
period furnishings. House is a dog-run cabin built of slender upright poles
(pickets). Open daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Between chamber of commerce and
Georgia Monument (above) at 700 Railroad St.
The Old Jail Art Center-Exceptional permanent art exhibits include
works of Giacomo Manzu, John Marin, Charles Umlauf, Louise Nevelson,'I
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