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Last Update: 5/3/2012

The 1908 Fort Worth Palace Light Bulb hits 103 and
keeps on glowin’!

Text Box: September 2008 Palace Light Bulb Centennial Party

The Stockyards Museum Is Open Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Wall Street
of the West DVD

As seen on
Public TV
1-Hour Video
Narrated by
Barry Corbin

2010 SAINTS & SINNERS
TOUR

Chick here to see the 2010 photos.

2011

SAINTS & SINNERS TOUR

Pictures Coming Soon

Text Box: What light through yonder window breaks?

Its the Palace Theater Light Bulb of course!
As of September 21, 2011 this famous light bulb was 103 years old.

Manufactured by the the Shelby Co., the bulb is the second longest burning bulb and was first installed in the Byers Opera House on September 21,1908 near the stage door. In 1919 the opera house became the Palace Theater. The name changed but the light bulb remained until 1977 when the Palace Theater was demolished. The light bulb was saved by George Dato and in 1991, Mr. Dato donated the bulb to the Stockyards Museum and North Fort Worth Historical Society. Today, he bulb still burns in its newly renovated display at the Museum.

Don’t forget to renew your NFWHS membership or join for the first time

As a member of the North Fort Worth Historical Society, your support helps preserve an important part of the Stockyard’s colorful history for future generations. Membership contributions support museum exhibitions, collections, conservation and research. In return, all members receive a 15 percent discount in the Museum Store, monthly newsletters, invitations to members-only events and access to the Museum’s research library and artifacts.

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1908

The Livestock Exchange Building in Fort Worth's Stockyards Historic District is the home of the Stockyards Museum and the North Fort Worth Historical Society. Built in 1902 as one of the first commercial buildings the Livestock Exchange remains one of the centers of the bustling area. Visitors from all over the world tour this beautiful and unique working building from the early 20th century.

Click here for a map of the District..

Click here to download the latest NFWHS Newsletter (PDF)

1908 Palace Theater Light Bulb

Great Program!

Come to the next NFWHS meeting to hear Doug and Opal Lord. They will share their memories and experiences of growing up at the Fort Worth Masonic Home.