The Eagle's Nest - Fort Worth, Texas - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

(Plaque on front of base:) This symbol of courage,/vision and strength/is affectionately presented to/our father, Gaston Hallam,/for his leadership of/the Ben E. Keith Company/Robert & Howard Hallam/November 1988/Created by DP Creative Enterprises Cast by Bryant Art Foundry

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Ben E. Keith started as a potato and onion distributor and built a company that today services thousands of customers from six divisions.

Harkrider-Morrison Company was a produce company in Fort Worth, TX that delivered to local grocery stores and restaurant owners. The deliveries were made by horse and buggy and orders were taken on “Big Chief” tablets.

Ben E. Keith was the first salesman and junior partner. Through his continual contributions to the company as well as to his community, he was able to steer the company from its humble beginnings into the present position as one of the major produce and beer distributors in the country.

1907 The first branch was established in Wichita Falls, Texas and operated originally under the name of Wichita Produce Company. The warehouse was managed for several years by Ben’s older brother George D. Keith Sr., and later by George D. Keith Jr.

TITLE: The Eagle's Nest ARTIST(S): Duffie, Robert, sculptor., Pemberton, Richard W., sculptor., DP Creative Enterprises, design firm., Bryant Art Foundry, founder. DATE: 1988. Dedicated Nov. 16, 1988. MEDIUM: Sculpture: bronze; Base: Texas red granite. CONTROL NUMBER: IAS TX000148 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: 7001 Will Rogers Boulevard Fort Worth, Texas 76140 DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: None

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