Top O’ Hill Terrace
Top O’ Hill Terrace by Vickie Bryant, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on February 20, 2012, offers a unique exploration of a remarkable transformation in North Central Texas. This 130-page book recounts the intriguing history of the Top O’ Hill Casino, which evolved from a tearoom into a prominent gambling destination before being acquired by a passionate gospel preacher. The narrative highlights the casino’s vibrant past, filled with notable figures and significant events, presenting a story that is both captivating and true.
Readers will discover the fascinating journey of this establishment, which ultimately became Arlington Baptist College. The book delves into the lives of the rich and famous who frequented the casino, alongside the notorious characters that added to its allure. With elements of history intertwined with local culture, this edition provides insights into the unique blend of entertainment, religion, and community that defined the area. The narrative captures the essence of a bygone era, making it a noteworthy addition for those interested in the history of the United States, particularly in the context of state and local developments in the West.
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If the saga of Top O’ Hill Casino becoming Arlington Baptist College
were written as fiction, readers would dismiss it as improbable and
impossible. The story of a tearoom evolving into the gambling hot
spot of North Central Texas that was then acquired by a fiery gospel
preacher, who foretold its transformation into a Baptist seminary and
ultimately an accredited Bible college, is stranger than fiction yet
absolutely true. The rich and famous enjoyed rubbing shoulders with
the mysterious and notoriously infamous, and if large amounts of
money were involved, so much the better. Stir in fabulous racehorses,
flashy stage and screen stars, singers, dancers, well-known bandleaders
and bands, and the tale becomes enthralling.
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