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sloane The Birth of Deep Ellum

They laid down the tracks and they named it Elm Street, But we made it Ellum where the blues and soul meet.

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Gossip

Which historical era of Deep Ellum would you visit?

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Deep Ellum Pocket Jam

sloane Deep Ellum Pocket Jam

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sloane The busy crossroads of two historic railways

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The freedmen town roots after the Civil War

sloane Deep Ellum began as an independent freedmen's town established by newly emancipated African Americans immediately following the Civil War.

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The busy crossroads of two historic railways

sloane The intersection of two major railway lines in 1872 transformed Deep Ellum into a bustling commercial gateway for travelers and traders.

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Fun Fact

Name origin: The name 'Deep Ellum' comes from the local pronunciation of 'Deep Elm,' as Southern accents added an extra syllable to the street name.

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Glossary
railroad (noun)
A permanent road laid with parallel steel rails, providing a track for trains to transport passengers and cargo. In 1873, the intersection of two major lines near Elm Street marked the district's historic beginning.

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Quiz

Deep Ellum was originally established as a settlement for which group of people following the American Civil War?

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Reflection

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Project completed!

I am a Master of The rise of Billie Eilish

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sofknosequeponer Programa Artiti de Hidrolândia

¡Hola, Artiti! Con barro y crochet, dándole vida a nuestro Ceará

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Gossip

Which Cowboys helmet logo is the best?

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The Little Big Star

steve The Little Big Star

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sloane The drawled origin of a legendary name

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emilia
Me encanta cómo nuestra calma los guía y su instinto nos protege a la vez.

emilia Dogs mirror our calm breathing, using their sharp instincts to keep us safe.

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Resulta que el silicio une la arena de playa con toda nuestra tecnología.

emilia Manufacturers melt ordinary beach sand to extract the silicon powering your favorite gadgets.

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Fun Fact

Stadium roof: Texas Stadium's famous roof hole was originally designed to support a future dome, but the team loved the open-air look so much they kept it forever.

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Glossary
america's team (noun)
A sports franchise that enjoys widespread popularity and fan support across an entire nation rather than just its home region. NFL Films producer Bob Ryan coined the moniker in 1978 while preparing a highlight film for Dallas.

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Quiz

Which fraternal organization built the historic Grand Temple in Deep Ellum in 1916, designed by architect William Sidney Pittman?

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Reflection

dime pronóstico de hoy y desde qué significa eso de dar esa cosa de dorar es una cosa que tienes tú

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I am a Master of Science and history of baseball

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wfkgwk Isle of Man TT

Ripping public roads, flying past the stone walls, two hundred miles an hour!

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Gossip

Would you live in a city prone to major natural flooding?

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The Trinity Trick

gertrude The Trinity Trick

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sloane The freedmen town roots after the Civil War

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The origin of America's Team

steve A 1978 highlight film coined the famous nickname 'America's Team' to describe the Cowboys' massive nationwide popularity.

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The legendary hole in the roof

steve Texas Stadium featured a unique partial roof that became a legendary symbol of the franchise's identity.

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Fun Fact

Trinity River navigation: In 1868, a steamboat called Job Boat took five months to reach Dallas, only to sink on its return journey.

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Glossary
trinity river (noun)
A major river in Texas that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Following a catastrophic 1908 flood, Dallas channelized this winding waterway behind massive concrete levees.

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