In 1924, civic leader and developer John P. King promoted Fort Worth s Oakhurst neighborhood as country life for the city man. He appealed to those who wanted space for artesian water, cool breezes, gardens in a hillside setting, and a utopian atmosphere for their children. King the creator of a confectionery company known for King s candies for American queens made a park-like neighborhood in a part of Riverside just a few miles from downtown Fort Worth. Thoughtful landscape design and charming architecture are hallmarks of this all-American neighborhood, beloved for its small-town, community feel well into its 90th year."

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 03/24/2014
ISBN: 9781467131162
Pages: 127
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.40w x 0.50d