Summer Sizzlers Session Two: Why Dallas? Untangling the Mystery of Dallas’ Rise to Prominence

Why Dallas? Untangling the Mystery of Dallas’ Rise to Prominence
Wednesday, July 17

Wilson Carriage House, 2924 Swiss Avenue

Why did Dallas rise to become one of America’s most important cites? Its not on a main body of water like Chicago or LA, nor is it a capital or have a major university. Paul Benson, professor of Humanities at Mountain View College, will discuss how it has always been a mystery as to why Dallas grew into a major U.S. city. What did Dallas have that made it better than say Denison, Denton, or Decatur?

Compare listings

Compare