Florence Ranch Homestead is one of the most famous landmarks in Mesquite, TX. The Homestead was built by David Walker Florence in 1871. The late 19th century rural Texas architecture's original structure is consider as a fine example for its main chimney, across the back a story and a half clapboard home with shed rooms available and a gallery across the front. Florence Ranch Homestead was probably conceived from carpenter's handbooks instead of architectural renderings. In the Museum, family, friends, and locals help construct the home. The house underwent expansion during the 1890s when the Florence Homestead encompassed an area of 730 acres. The farmstead remains a famous educational museum for children and adults and is a beautiful place to learn about the city of Mequite's history.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Free Admission For Children 3 and Under.
Best Landmarks in Mesquite
Handpicked Top 3 Landmarks in Mesquite, Texas. All of our landmarks actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence.
We have a strict “No Pay to Play” policy.
FLORENCE RANCH HOMESTEAD REVIEWS
Such an amazing experience. We made Christmas decorations, toured the place and saw Santa and had hot chocolate! I'd love to go ghost hunting here, the history is amazing and the place is very well kept!
Fabulous ranch...well educated docents who tell it's history and who obviously love what they are doing. Wonderful window into Dallas past. Great venue for groups . Fun day!
Very interesting history, beautiful old home and property. A great place to step back in time.
Help others: Click Here to send review or send us your review to reviews@threebestrated.com. Negative and positive review will be used for rating. Make a difference.
Mesquite Public Library is one of the prominent libraries in Mesquite, TX. The Public Library System includes computer services at the Mesquite Main Library and the Mesquite North Branch Library. Mesquite Public Library System is to enrich the lives of residents by providing access to a variety of intellectual, educational, informational, recreational, and cultural resources. Mesquite Public Library offers various full-text online services available from your computer, smartphone, tablet, or another internet-accessible device. The selection of books is always relevant, and the staff is always willing to help the visitors. All Internet access computers at both locations have installed Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint. Ask the computer information help desk for assistance in using these stations.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Educational Programs.
Specialty:
Awards:
Contact:
Working Hours:
Wed,Fri & Sat: 9am - 6pm
Sun: Closed
TBR® Inspection Report:
MESQUITE PUBLIC LIBRARY REVIEWS
They were very helpful. I needed help getting an E Document signed and emailed, and , of course, my laptop is in for repairs. They had it accomplished very quickly and were so kind about it. Great addition to our community.
The employees are always willing to help you and there very patient. It's very clean and it's very peaceful in there just to relax and read.
Best staff at this branch! It's always so nice and quiet inside and the librarians are so helpful! Keep up the good work!!
Help others: Click Here to send review or send us your review to reviews@threebestrated.com. Negative and positive review will be used for rating. Make a difference.
Opal Lawrence Historical Park is a historical landmark in Mesquite, TX. The Opal Lawrence house is a unique one in the Opal Lawrence Historical Park. John P. Lawrence of Maryland and Fannie Coats Lawrence of Tennessee's son Stephen Decatur Lawrence started to build the Mesquite landmark Lawrence house when he completed three rooms in 1874. Charley Florrer, the contractor of the Building, constructed an additional 14 rooms in 1882. The Opal Lawrence Historical Park is considered a Texas prairie vernacular styling and is basically in the exact state as it was initially built, except for some transformations over the years.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Reserve the Facility
• Drop-Ins are Welcome.
Specialty:
Contact:
Working Hours:
Sat: 10am - 2pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
TBR® Inspection Report:
OPAL LAWRENCE HISTORICAL PARK REVIEWS
The guided tour provided so many details of the family history, along with the early days of the city. They were very patient with our grandchildren, and answered ALL of their questions (and questions my husband and I had). In addition to touring the main house, which is beautiful, we walked the property on a nature trail which had so many other structures (old barn, chicken coupes, stables, a log cabin, etc.). They also showed the kids some things that the kids in that time would have done, including teaching them how to play jacks. The kids loved it! It was a great experience for all of us, and I highly recommend it!
Had a tour of Opal Lawrence Historical Park on my grandchildren last day of school. Great treat!!! I have lived close for over 10 years. Glad we finally went. Great tour guide Nancy Riley, I think was her name. She did great job!!!
Very good tour. Would recommend it to anyone interested in the history of Mesquite.
Help others: Click Here to send review or send us your review to reviews@threebestrated.com. Negative and positive review will be used for rating. Make a difference.