100 THINGS TO DO
IN DALLAS FORT WORTH
BEFORE YOU DIE
2ND EDITION
Discover regional glassware and a unique saying from Decatur, Texas
From 100 Things to Do in Dallas Fort Worth Before You Die
By Tui Snider
Historic courthouse in Decatur, TX (c) Tui Snider
Look for Decatur Glass in Wise County Courthouse Square
Decatur’s Romanesque Revival style courthouse was completed in 1896 and features pink granite with terra cotta accents. There is more to its design, however, than just good looks; the corner entrances keep air circulating and help cool the building. A variety of Mom and Pop shops surrounding the courthouse will keep you entertained for an afternoon.
Example of Decatur Glass, a regional specialty (c) Tui Snider
Keep an eye out for Decatur Glass in the antique stores. This hand- blown glass was produced in Decatur in the 1950’s and 1960’s at Tex Glass, Inc. a glass company started by husband and wife team, Bertha and Hermann Rosenzweig. Mr. Rosenzweig fled to the states after being persecuted by the Nazis. He eventually settled in Decatur and began producing a crinkle style glassware. It’s now a collectible unique to this region.
213 W. Main Street, Decatur, TX
Mural celebrating the “Eighter from Decatur” saying (c) Tui Snider
Tip: Famous Saying – Eighter From Decatur
If you gamble, you probably know the saying, “Eighter from Decatur, county seat of Wise.” If you’re not a gambler, you will definitely notice banners with “Eighter from Decatur” all over this little North Texas town.
In the late 1800’s, a Decatur resident named Will Cooper fell in love with a gal named Ada. Every time he played craps, Mr. Cooper would chant, “Ada from Decatur, County Seat of Wise.” Before long, his catchy rhyme became popular and spread throughout the nation. Over time, “Ada” morphed into “Eighter,” and in 1949, Decatur mayor Sly Hardwick added the phrase, “Eighter from Decatur” to the city’s welcome signs, thereby securing its place in the local identity.
Vintage sign from Decatur, TX (c) Tui Snider
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Guest Post
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Excerpt
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Author Interview
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Bonus Review
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Hey, Max! Thank you so much for being part of my book blog tour! Have you ever been to Decatur, Texas?
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Tui, I have not… but I’m intrigued!
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