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Arial view of an American Airlines terminal at DFW Airport in 1983.

The Richland Bowl 1957 opening. The facility originally cost $300,000 to build. The builder was Ray Lofland. It was advertised as “The first modern Bowling Alley in Tarrant County with a country club atmosphere.” Originally 16 lanes, it was soon…

B.C. Redding, Bobby Atwood, and “Barber” Clarence Cobb pose together on December 3, 1980.

The Hightower-Autrey House is located at 6725 Smithfield Road. Jimmy Hightower probably built this house, according to deed records, in 1874. It was the home of his son L.A. Hightower until 1918 when the Bud Autrey Family purchased it.

Quanah Parker, Chief of the Comanches, was the son of Cynthia Ann Parker. Cynthia Ann was a niece of Isaac Parker of the Birdville community. Quanah’s father was Chief Peta Nacona.

The second building of Smithfield’s Methodist Church pictured here was originally built in 1877. As the name of the surrounding community changed so too did the name of the church, originally Willow Springs, then Zion, and finally Smithfield. The…

Moody Walker (1900-1977) poses in front of the train schedule at Smithfield Station. He was the son of Ed Walker. He is buried in Pasadena, Texas.

Dr. Lilburn H. Colley (1843-1924) and wife Martha S. Colley (1860-1914). One of four doctors in the Bransford Community of some 124 families. Colley practiced medicine in this area for more than 40 years. As a result of his dedication the community…

Dr. Henry Gilbert (1850-1932) and Mrs. Maggie Gilbert (1862-1946) with granddaughter Maurine Pruitt, later Maurine Shaw. Dr. Gilbert practiced medicine in and around the Smithfield Community in the late 19th Century. He also farmed about 240 acres in…

The first “pumper team,” Smithfield volunteer fire department is pictured here in 1953.

From left to right: Roy Buck Hewitt, Melton Rhine, Andy Knight, R.W. Koonze, Chief Jack Gray, and inside the truck is Marvin Crane.