 Holland Lake Park is one of the
many parks within the city limits where you can enjoy a picnic with the family,
or just feed the ducks. |
The coming of the first railroad in 1880
made Weatherford the place to be, as freighting and shipping to the west and
northwest was headquartered in town. The 1880's and 1890's were very prosperous
years for the county. Two more railroads were built, the Rock Creek mines were
in operation, and the improvement of horse and cattle stock brought many new
investors. Many of the large homes in town were built during this time. The
civic and business organizations brought in telephones and electricity, while
circuses and conventions provided entertainment, along with the Opera House on
the Square.
 Peter Pan was from
Weatherford!After 1900, Parker County became a more
agricultural county; its peaches and watermelons becoming known across the
United States. The large orchards and improved varieties of watermelons and
other fruits and vegetables helped the farmers to prosper. Many ranchers began
to raise pure-bred cattle and fine horses, and Parker County shipped many mules
to the cotton farms in the South.
The Cutting Horse
Capital of the world! |
As the population grows today, Parker County
still retains its reputation for peaches and watermelons, and its ranches still
run large herds of prime cattle. The raising of outstanding quarter-horses has
become a major industry and the county has become known nation-wide as the
Cutting Horse Capital. Excellent schools, many churches and friendly
communities all contribute their share to making Parker County a good place to
live. Request our Free Weatherford, Aledo and Fort Worth Relocation Package. It's packed full of useful and important information about the Weatherford, Aledo and Fort Worth, Texas area. Don't move here without it! Remember: we'll send it to you for free and without obligation. Visit Aledo's Chamber site. Just fill out the form and we will send it right out... http://www.eastparkerchamber.com/ Chandor Gardens Chandor Gardens is Weatherford’s pride and joy. Built by famed English portrait artist Douglas Chandor for his Weatherford bride, the Gardens capture both the elegance of a formal English garden and the ornate design of Chinese architecture. From the 30-foot waterfall to soothing fountains, from a bowling green to secret hideaways, Chandor Gardens will capture your awe and wonder at every turn. Visit Chandor Gardens and discover the love story that still lingers within its walls. |  | | | Chandor Fountain | |
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Who is considered the world's most renowned living architect?
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I.M. Pei who retired in 1991; he earned this status after designing the glass pyramid entrance pavilion to the Louvre in Paris (1989). |
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