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GARLAND

Population 181,641

Altitude 551

General

A suburban city adjoining Dallas grew from a farming community incorporated in 1891. Several industries established during WW II. Long-established Resistol Hat Factory provided headware for "J.R. Ewing." Center for Performing Arts, Fifth & Austin Streets is home to the Garland Symphony. Civic Theater, Big G (country music) , and summer musicals. Home of Amber University.

Firewheel Golf Park provides a challenging 36 hole municipal golf course. For information and tee time call 214-205-2795.

Attractions

LANDMARK MUSEUM - Displays early settlers' artifacts, old newspapers, farm implements, and quilts. Housed in a former Santa Fe deport. Antique rail car on grounds; also Lyles House, restored "matchbox style" home, exterior views only. Museum open Mon. - Fri. from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In Heritage Park, 4th and State Streets.
SURF AND SWIM - Ride four-foot waves in Garland's municipal wave-action pool surrounded by grass beaches and pecan trees. Open daily from June thru September. 440 Oats Drive off I-635.

WET N' WILD - Dozens of splashing activities - slides, wave pool, body flumes, special children's areas and adventures. Open weekends May and September daily in summer. LBJ Freeway (I-635) at Northwest Highway. Admission is charged.

Merchants:

American Title Company - one of 7 offices to serve you

City of Garland Web Site

Eastfield College

First United Methodist Church of Garland

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