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If you have family history relating
to Burkburnett that you would like to share, or need information,
contact us. We would be glad to hear from you. Contact Dick Vallon,
940-569-3304, 888-569-2875, or dvallon@burkburnett.org
Photographs:
Stories written by some
of the "Grand Dames" of Burkburnett
A timeline of the founding of Trails
& Tales:
| September, 1987 |
Trails and Tales of Boomtown,
USA formed |
| March, 1988 |
First tour for invited guests |
| April, 1988 |
First public tour |
| Fall, 1988 |
Dugout recreated
Began to acquire Burkburnett MKT Depot from Wichita Falls Heritage
Society |
| 1989 |
Received 501c3 non-profit status
Billboards erected along I-44
Hawkins House opened for tours
Obtained title to MKT depot
Introductory video was produced
Received Hardin Foundation grant
Left sponsorship of Chamber of Commerce
Became "Burkburnett Trails and Tales, Inc." by adoption
of By-Laws and election of Board of Directors |
| 1990 |
Moved to larger location, 218 E. Third;
plans underway to relocate in MKT Depot
Purchased lot (near its' original site) for depot
Video was shown on 7' x 7' screen with souvenirs for sale
Depot was moved to permanent address, 102 W. Third
Burkburnett ISD Building Trades classes restored depot, constructed
a platform with wheel chair ramp and still maintain the site
today |
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