DFW day trips and backroad destinations
In April of 2010 I visited Chandor Gardens on the opening weekend. It was a wonderful day for a walk in the garden. The air was cool and breezy, the sun was filtered through mildly overcast skis, it was a glorious day. The images that follow are from my visit on that day. for more [...]
The white limestone courthouse on the square in Weatherford is a great example of architect W. C. Dodson’s best work. This grand French Second Empire inspired courthouse is the perfect centerpiece for the unique town square of Parker County. Its towering height makes it visible to travelers from a great distance as they approach Weatherford. [...]
Traveling west out of Fort Worth, Weatherford is the first significant town you encounter. The town of Weatherford was established In 1858 . The town square was laid out at the intersection of the two primary roads approaching town. Instead of the typical layout with streets passing by all four sides of the town square, [...]