1990-present
Pictured in this early 1990s photo is a playground that was located next to the Community Center in Bicentennial Park until the completion of Adventure Alley in the late 1990s. Courtesy of City of Southlake
Adventure Alley was constructed by community volunteers and donations in Bicentennial Park in the 1990s. Courtesy of City of Southlake
FM1709 widening 1992. SHS archives
FM1709 widening at Davis Blvd 1992. SHS archives
FM1709 widening at Hwy. 114
FM1709 widening at Peytonville. SHS archives
FM1709 widening at White Chapel Blvd. looking north toward Bicentennial Park. SHS archives
FM1709 widening at White Chapel Blvd. looking north. SHS archives
FM1709 widening looking east toward Hwy. 114. SHS archives
FM1709 widening. SHS archives
This log cabin, photographed in 1995, dates to 1865. The structure sat near present-day Central Market and was reportedly still inhabited in the 1940s. Courtesy of Aloha Payne
A close-up view of the log cabin's quarter-notched logs. The logs were used in the reconstructed log house now in Bicentennial Park. Courtesy of Aloha Payne
In 1996, a state historical marker was installed at the site of the killing of two state troopers on Easter Sunday 1934 by members of the Bonnie and Clyde gang. SHS archives
The marker is located on Dove Road east of Texas 114. In attendance at the unveiling was trooper Wheeler's widow, Doris Edwards. Courtesy of City of Southlake
Southlake's 40th anniversary celebration in the new gazebo at Bicentennial Park. Courtesy of City of Southlake
In 1996, the city celebrated its 40th anniversary with a city-wide a celebration at Bicentennial Park. Courtesy of City of Southlake
Seen here cutting the cake, Ada Elizabeth "Lizzie" Day Higgins was honored as the oldest known resident of Southlake during the city's 40th anniversary celebration in 1996. Courtesy of City of Southlake
Seated next to Lizzie Higgins at the city's 40th anniversary is her daughter, Frances Hogue. Standing is long-time Southlake resident, Crystal Steele. Courtesy of City of Southlake
Lonesome Dove Bapist Church flyer for the church's 150th anniversary in 1997. Courtesy of Lonesome Dove Baptist Church
In the early 1990s, a log structure located near present-day Central Market was dismantled and stored until the reconstruction of a log house in 2008 in Bicentennial Park. Courtesy of Lou Ann Heath
This 1998 article documented a log structure rescue by SHS members. SHS archives
The 1919 McPherson-Fechtel farmhouse was located where Southlake Town Square sits today. Courtesy of Aloha Payne
The Fechtel farmhouse dated back to 1919 when it was built by the McPherson family. The Fechtels bought it in 1950 and built a chicken hatchery. In 1996, Rialta Co. purchased the land for the site of Town Square. Courtesy of Aloha Payne
Article about Fechtel Farm. SHS archives
Fechtel farm driveway at FM1709. Courtesy Aloha Payne
Fechtel farm sign. Courtesy Aloha Payne
After attempts by concerned citizens to move it, the 1919 farmhouse was burned by the fire department as a training exercise. Courtesy of Aloha Payne
"Shame, shame on you, Southlake. You are letting another part of our heritage become part of the past," chided Aloha Payne, then-president of the Southlake Historical Society, after attempts to move the building failed in 1998. Courtesy of Aloha Payne
Town Hall cornerstone dedication ceremony in 1999. In the top hat is then-Mayor Rick Stacy. Courtesy of City of Southlake
Town Hall under construction. Town Hall opened in 2000. Courtesy of City of Southlake
Southlake Public Library opened in Town Hall in 2001. Courtesy of City of Southlake
The 1919 Carroll School has been empty since 2000. SHS archives
In 2004, Mary Ann King met with Southlake Community Services director, Malcolm Jackson, SHS president Lou Ann Heath and assistant CISD superintendent Derek Citty to share pictures of her grandfather, B. Carroll. SHS archives
In July 2011, congregants from Southlake Baptist Church and their pastor, Clayton Reed, gave the 1919 Carroll School a much-needed facelift. SHS archives
New paint and faux windows took the building closer to its original appearance. SHS archives
Bob Jones' grandson, Bobby, stands at the site of Walnut Grove school, a one-room schoolhouse Bob Jones built in the 1920 for his grandchildren who were not allowed to attend area schools. Walnut Grove closed in 1951. Courtesy Charles D. Young
Walnut Grove Equestrian trails, enjoyed today by folks like these, originated in the 1960s with Marilyn Tucker's family whose home became the Bob Jones Nature Center. "We were the orginal trail people," Marilyn said. Courtesy of Lou Ann Heath
In 2006, the Southlake Historical Society donated logs from three local log structures to the City of Southlake. Bill Marquis of Parker County was hired to construct a log house, which was completed in 2008. SHS archives
The DAR Molly Corbin Chapter awarded the Southlake Historical Society their 2011 Historic Preservation Award. L-r, councilwoman Laura Hill, DAR member Mary Goodman, SHS vp Connie Cooley, SHS pres. Anita Robeson and chapter regent Laurie Grey Behn. SHS