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#1 klopton

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Posted 17 February 2009 - 11:10 AM

The Star-Telegram had an article today about the possible reopening of Heritage Park.
http://www.star-tele...ry/1207332.html

...which leads to my question.
Does anyone know the history of La Corte Barrio? I've always found it kind of odd and mysterious...

Thanks

#2 Ricky

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Posted 18 February 2009 - 09:52 PM

It's interesting that you should post this at this time. In a photo in Quentin McGown's book, Historic Photos of Fort Worth, on page 90 shows the La Corte Barrio is the background. I've taken many walks through the ruins of that neighborhood and have always found it to be an interesting trip back in time.

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Posted 19 February 2009 - 11:20 AM

Where is La Corte Barrio located?

#4 klopton

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Posted 19 February 2009 - 12:08 PM

If you click on the google maps link... you'll see it. Look for the label that says "Heritage Park Plaza".
Its in the general area.

http://maps.google.c...U...038452&z=15

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Posted 08 March 2009 - 05:47 PM

It's discussed in Dr. Cuellar's book about Fort Worth Hispanic history --

There is a syndicated columnist who grew up in La Corte. Patrisia Gonzales?

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Posted 06 August 2009 - 10:55 AM

My grandmother lived there for a while. Man she has some stories to tell when she is not in a bad mood.
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#7 John T Roberts

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Posted 17 September 2023 - 10:37 PM

I know that most of you do not have access to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram behind the paywall, but I did want to post a link to a very nice historical article by Richard J. Gonzales about the ruins of the houses in La Corte Barrio.

 

https://www.star-tel...e279345429.html



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Posted 18 September 2023 - 08:51 AM

I know that most of you do not have access to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram behind the paywall, but I did want to post a link to a very nice historical article by Richard J. Gonzales about the ruins of the houses in La Corte Barrio.

 

https://www.star-tel...e279345429.html

 

a decade+ ago I first say these "ruins" along the river and wondered what their story was. I found this to be a really great and interesting read.



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Posted 18 September 2023 - 09:26 AM

Last year, Mike Nichols (RIP) had a long piece about this house and family. I'm surprised the FW S-T didn't mention it.

 

https://hometownbyha...ar.com/?p=31907



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Posted 18 September 2023 - 11:36 AM

Last year, Mike Nichols (RIP) had a long piece about this house and family. I'm surprised the FW S-T didn't mention it.

 

https://hometownbyha...ar.com/?p=31907

 

Thanks for sharing that link.  The level of detail in Hometown's / Mike's research and the presentation of is always top notch.






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