“Arlington G.M. Plant Rolls First Car Off Finish Line” (1954)
It was a historic day when the first car rolled off the assembly line at Arlington’s General Motors plant. A shiny, 1954 Pontiac was first—over 13 million vehicles have followed.
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“Metallica at AT&T Stadium” (2017)
Metallica played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington for the first time in 2017. This newspaper clipping is from just before the show. It was my first time seeing Metallica in Arlington.
“Arlington Couple, Founders of Church Here, Wed 50 Years” (1937)
This article from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram celebrates the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Fielder, prominent residents of Arlington. Their home, where the anniversary dinner was held, now serves as the Fielder Museum and headquarters for the Arlington Historical Society.
“You Better Dig In”—Pantera Bassist Rex Brown Reflects on Playing Moscow in 1991
In this video from Gibson TV’s YouTube channel, Pantera bassist Rex Brown reflects on the band playing in Moscow in 1991. Despite Pantera still being relatively unknown at the time, they performed in front of the largest audience they would ever see in their careers.
“Burglars Rob an Arlington Store” (1904)
Big crime in the small town. Burglars hit J. S. McKinley’s store, helping themselves to $300 worth of guns, pistols, knives, and razors before running off like thieves in the night.
Jason S. Sullivan 