Miss Molly's Hotel is located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District and is filled with history and haunts as it started as a borthel circa 1910. During this time, Fort Worth was a favorite stop during the cattle drives, and so many cowboys took solace knowing Miss Molly's Hotel would be waiting for them with a hot bath and ladies of the evening for entertainment. Later converted to a boarding house, and then Fort Worth's first bed and breakfast in 1989, Miss Molly's Hotel offers eight themed guest rooms-each named appropriately to reflect the history of that particular room. The premier room, "Miss Josie" was the madam's quarters during the bordello days and still serves as the most requested room. Sightings of the last madam, Ms. Josie King, have been reported; it is said she stands at the foot of the bed, watching over whoever is sleeping in her bed. Reports of hearing footsteps in the room and in the private bath area in addition to hearing a woman's voice during the night, only validate previous and similiar claims. The decor of the private bath takes you back in time to an era of days gone by with the original pull chain toilet, pedastal sink, rose petal wall-paper, draped ceiling, polished hardwood floors, and the claw-foot bathtub and shower apparatus from the Victorian era.
Of course, claims of paranormal activity from guests and innkeepers through the years only add to the mystique of Miss Molly's.
Sure, you’ve probably seen the Sundance Square comic strip surrounding the construction area, but did you know that it’s the largest comic strip in Texas?
Sundance Square’s renovation includes three new buildings with tons of room for office space, storefronts and new restaurants. What we’re most excited about? The Sundance Square plaza where Fort Worth visitors and locals alike can gather to enjoy the new centerpiece of downtown Fort Worth. Think outdoor concerts and movies, community events, outdoor seating, vibrant landscaping, and three beautiful water features with cascading waterfalls. The plans also include four giant “magical” umbrellas—the first ever in the U.S.— that will give shade and protection from rain, but also offer incredible colored LED light displays at night with different patterns and color schemes. Each new building tells a story (as displayed by the construction comic strip), but here’s a quick glance as to what Sundance Square has in store:
The Cassidy–407 Throckmorton St. The largest of the three new buildings, the six-story Cassidy will form a 99,000 square foot L-shape with restaurants and shopping on the ground floor and apartments on the top floor.
The Commerce Building–420 Commerce St.The Commerce Building will be five stories tall with more than 83,000 square feet. The Commerce will include a center facade featuring four-story, high-arched brick window bays.
The Westbrook–425 Houston St. Named after one of the most majestic hotels in the history of Fort Worth, this 94,000-square-foot building will be six stories. The Westbrook will feature a stunning clock tower at the top. Interesting fact: a box spring, swimming pool and old walls from the original hotel were found while digging on site!
The construction is underway and in true Sundance fashion, it is one of the cleanest construction sites ever. Stay tuned for openings in 2013 and 2014. Folow @SSQConstruction on Twitter for updates.
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