Bob Simpson - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.329 W 097° 20.771
14S E 654868 N 3629085
Stockyards preservationist Bob Simpson is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMRP6Y
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/16/2016
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Mr. Simpson's star is located on the south side of E Exchange Ave, on the sidewalk in front of the visitors center, and it says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Bob Simpson
Preservationist
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a photo of Mr. Simpson, as well as this short biography:
Previous owner of XTO, formerly Cross Timbers Oil Co., sold in recent years to Exxon Oil. More importantly, he purchased and renovated major buildings in downtown Fort Worth, saving them from the wrecking ball and restoring them in authentic manner. These contributions and restoration efforts have been entirely funded by him personally, not using state or federal funds.
Important to the Fort Worth Stockyards, Mr. Simpson also purchased the Swift Building and restored the "Jewel of the Stockyards" to its current splendor, reminiscent of its glorious past. It was purchased to house XTO's engineers, who currently reside there as employees of Exxon Oil.
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About the Texas Trail of Fame: (visit link)
The Texas Trail of Fame was established in 1997 to honor those who have made a significant contribution to our Western way of life. Throughout the walkways of the Fort Worth National Historic District, bronze inlaid markers have been placed in honor of their achievements. The desire of the Texas Trail of Fame is to inspire and educate visitors through the adventure of reflecting on these Westerner’s accomplishments. Trail Guides are available at the Stockyards Visitor's Information Center. So come on out to the Fort Worth Stockyards, grab a guide, and hit the trail!