In August of 1916,
Bishop Avenue is paved. To
celebrate, they hold a dance. Here's what the Dallas Morning News
had to say about it:
"Hundreds of couples
of all ages danced on the pavement of Bishop Avenue, between 7th
and Davis last night, while a crowd of probably 8,000 people hemmed
them in, filling the sidewalks and overflowing on adjoining vacant
lots and cross streets.
A large orchestra
was seated on the sidewalk and dispensed popular dance music. They
were flanked on each side by tables from which refreshments were
served to all-comers.
Hundreds of women
and girls, clad in summery gowns, greeted their friends and whirled
through the crowd to the strains of the music.”
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