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55º | Mostly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
Sunrise 7:32 a.m. | Sunset 5:36 p.m.
 

Throw it in reverse

Looking back: The history of Cantina Cadillac
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The building has been a landmark in the Stockyards for over 100 years. | Photo by TexasEagle/Flickr
On Saturday night, flames rose from Cantina Cadillac in the Stockyards when a broken gas line caused a fire to engulf the historic building and the roof to collapse — thankfully, no one was injured.

Fire and water caused extensive damage to the popular honky-tonk, but owner Jay Hester said he hopes to hold a grand re-opening in about six months. Let’s take a look back at what made this bar so loveable.

Constructed in 1908, the three-story brick building is located on the corner of West Exchange and Ellis Avenues. The ground floor housed a furniture store with a hotel and boarding house on the upper levels. Later, it became a Masonic fraternal lodge.

The side of the building bore the remnants of a long-forgotten cigar advertisement with a two-story owl painting keeping watch over the street.

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The 1908 building features brick detailing around its old wooden windows.

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Photo by TexasEagle/Flickr

In 1982, the ground floor was converted into a bar. Decorated with historic photos, posters, and longhorn heads, Cantina Cadillac became a popular hangout in the district. It even rated a mention in Casey Donahew’s “Stockyards” song.

The top floors serve as the Cadillac Hotel with 10 guest rooms and a cozy, casual parlor.

Now it’s your turn — did you play your best game of pool at Cadillac’s? Make your musical debut on the stage? Meet your sweetheart on the dance floor? Share your favorite memory and a photo or two with us.

Check out one of the other spots to sip in the Stockyards while you impatiently wait for the bar to reopen.
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Events
Tuesday, Aug. 8
  • City Council Meeting | Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 6 p.m. | City Hall, 200 Texas St., Fort Worth | Free | Listen to the council members discuss upcoming plans for the 2024 budget + other agenda items.
Wednesday, Aug. 9
  • Indoor Summer Market | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 5-9 p.m. | Rahr & Sons Brewing Co., 701 Galveston Ave., Fort Worth | Cost of purchase | Sip a beer and stay cool while you peruse 20+ local vendors and jam to live music.
Thursday, Aug. 10
  • ‘C’ for Effort | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 7:30-9 p.m. | The Ridglea Theater, 6025 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | $10 | Get ready to laugh your socks off at this teacher-themed comedy show.
Friday, Aug. 11
  • 7 Bridges | Friday, Aug. 11 | 8-10 p.m. | Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St., Arlington | $9-$59 | Groove to hits like “Hotel California,” “Take It Easy,” and “Desperado” at this ultimate Eagles tribute show.
Saturday, Aug. 12
  • SteerFW: 2023 Civic Summit | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth | $10-$20 | Get involved in the community with discussions on urban planning, housing, public safety, and green spaces.
Sunday, Aug. 13
  • Home and Garden Show | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Get tips, tricks, and tools to tackle any home or yard improvement project.
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News Notes
Open
  • In the mood for a sweet treat? Sweetie’s Cheesecakes opened its first brick-and-mortar in north Fort Worth last week. The cheesecake-in-a-jar company has been touting its desserts at farmers markets and other local businesses since 2017 + is now open at 13033 Harmon Rd. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Development
  • Want to learn more about construction in town? Register for the city’s Development 101 Workshop on Friday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Future City Hall. The event will have dialogue about zoning, infrastructure + permits, and is not open to walk-ins.
Eat
  • T&P Tavern added a new Sunday brunch service to its 92-year-old cafe. Stop by the T&P Station from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a plate of carnitas huevos rancheros or a funnel cake topped with fresh berries and lemon cream.
Sports
  • Former El Paso athletic director JJ Calderon will serve as Fort Worth ISD’s new executive athletic director. Calderon was hired at the end of July when Todd Vesely retired after running the athletic programs at 140 campuses for the last five years. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Kids
  • The school year is approaching and so is the city’s After-School Program at 20 local community centers. Open to students ages 5-13, the program includes educational activities, recreation time, and snacks Monday-Friday until 6 p.m. Registration is open for the first day on Monday, Aug. 21.
Tech
  • Robotic delivery is making its way to Northlake. Autonomous delivery providers Clevon and PostNet are testing service over the next few weeks in the suburb ~30 minutes north of town. Robots will deliver packages Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Clevon moved its headquarters to AllianceTexas last fall. (IOT World Today)
Arts
  • Cowtown’s newest art festival Art Worth will return to the Will Rogers Memorial Center lawn for its second run this fall. Scheduled for Friday, Oct. 20-Sunday, Oct. 22, the free festival will feature 80 jury-selected artists from 3D and 2D disciplines, live demonstrations + classical music performances.
Today Is
  • National Pickleball Day. The more-than-ping pong but less-than-tennis game for all ages has taken America by storm. Get your game on at these six indoor and outdoor courts around town.
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Finance
  • Every checking account should come with great perks — otherwise, what’s the point? Here’s one local option that checks all the boxes.*
Arts

The Spanish are coming

Spanish architecture firm Nieto Sobejano will design the new Dallas Museum of Art
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Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos was awarded first prize in the design of the Dallas Museum of Art. | Images courtesy of Malcolm Reading Consultants
Last week, the Dallas Museum of Art selected Spanish architecture firm Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos (NSA) to design its $175 million renovation.

Led by Fuensanta Nieto and Enrique Sobejano, the studio is known for innovative facades like the Contemporary Art Center in Córdoba, Spain, and Montblanc Haus in Hamburg, Germany.

The design expands the museum’s audience while preserving much of the original building + includes:
  • A perforated facade with LED-generated artwork
  • A floating contemporary art gallery on the roof
  • A new interior circulation system that functions like an internal street
  • Transparent glazing that will allow passers-by to see inside
  • A series of planted roofs with integrated rainwater collection
A newly formed Master Facilities Plan task force will hold an inaugural meeting in September to kick off the project with NSA and work to secure funding.

Each of the six participating finalists will receive an honorarium of $50,000 for their design work + $10,000 for expenses.
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Did you know August in National Sandwich Month?
PB&J, grilled cheese, turkey on rye — we’re on the prowl for the best sandwich in Panther City. Share your favorite Fort Worth sammy and where to order it for a chance to have it featured in a future newsletter.
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