In September 1887; J. T. Berry bought 640 acres of school land from the State of Texas. Several years earlier; this raw section of prairie had been home to buffalo herds and the Kiowa and Comanche Nations. Berry could not have known that this land would one day become home to cattle barons; oil and gas pioneers; and a U.S. ambassador. When Charles Oldham Wolflin married Alpha Eunice McVean a decade later and acquired that same section of land; he never dreamed that his son would develop that land from a dairy farm into a premier residential development. Today the Wolflin Historic District is a vibrant; lush neighborhood with tree-lined brick streets and stately houses. It is home to several thousand residents; including descendants of pioneer families; modern-day professionals; and public servants who contribute to the arts; are involved in philanthropy; and are active in community service.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This book is so greathellip; Ive read it two or ...By Doug KayThis book is so greathellip; Ive read it two or three times in the past week! Im not from Bethel Park. but Ive been a Bethel Park resident for the last 20 some years. I found this book fascinating!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Richard DanielsVery nice pictorial record of my home town.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. MemoriesBy JDBethel Park is where I lived from the age of 4 until my family moved to another state when I was 16. Reading this book has brought back many fond memories. I liked the photos which depict Bethel Park from past to present. The history of the area is well described. I learned that one of my former 7th grade teachers is now the mayor.
