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Bell Aircraft Corporation opened a plant, now called Bell Helicopter, in 1953. The helicopter factory was an important contributor to the growth of Northeast Tarrant County.

The home of James (1884-1945) and Mabel (1882-1972) Shivers’ farm circa 1940s. The farm was located in what is now the 8300 block of Davis Boulevard. The house was later replaced with a red brick home. John Thomas Shivers (1855-1923), James’ father,…

Rufe Snow Drive was an old unimproved country road when North Richland Hills was first established in 1953. Some of the city's earliest businesses were located near its intersection with Grapevine Highway. With the combination of the city growing,…

Grand Prairie Masonic Lodge 455 (named for the grand prairie region - not the city) was located on Main Street in Smithfield and was built in 1876. The lower floor was rented to the Smith and Beddo Mercantile firm in 1878. The building has since been…

The Debutants was one of the first softball teams of the Richland Hills Youth Association. Play began in 1964-coached by Dub Crisp. The team was made up of girls from both Richland Hills and North Richland Hills. The team was forced to play in the…

Big Fossil Creek in 1983 winding its way southwest through North Richland Hills. The creek drains Iron Horse Golf Course, Diamond Oaks Country Club, and Fossil Creek Park. Big Fossil Creek had a history of periodic flooding of homes in the adjoining…

Aerial view of Four Points along Grapevine Highway with Davis Boulevard curving off. Native rock house of Guy Reeves and Willie Reeves. Guy Reeves leased a Four Points Texaco station to Tiny Anderson, then to Ralph Wade in the 1940s, and finally to…

Smithfield Baptist Church was founded in 1895. A group of residents tired of traveling to Birdville agreed to form a local congregation.

Barber Clarence Cobb cut hair in Smithfield for nearly 55 years. The customer in the picture is Ford Reynolds. The photo was taken July 8, 1975.

North Richland Hills did not get an official police force until 1960. Pictured here is the first paid police force.

Left to Right:
Back Row; Joe Beltram, Johnny Baze, J.C. Godwin, Bill Walton.
Front Row: Unidentified Dispatcher, Johnny Wise,…