Population 76,164

Altitude 630

General

Settlement called Breckenridge before Civil War, the town grew around the new station on T&NO Railroad when built through area in 2872; renamed for railroad official. Remained a rural village until affected by enormous Dallas growth, distinguishable from Dallas only by city limit markers. Industry includes more than 400 high tech and telecommunications companies.

City has 27 parks covering 1,014 acres offering fitness trails, swimming pools, and tennis courts. Most residents live within a one half mile radius of a park.

Merchants

Perfect Presents by American Diamond - Fine Gems and Watches all beautifully priced.

Attractions

• OWENS SPRING CREEK FARM - Commercial sausage-making firm maintains a showcase farm and small museum with old-time blacksmith shop, farm kitchen, antiques, and vintage sausage-making equipment. Belgian horses, Shetlands, and small farm animals. Miss Belle's Place, a two-story farmhouse, c. 1887, one of the oldest houses in Richardson is furnished to reflect turn-of-the-century era when house contained a private school conducted by Miss Belle. Self-guided tours daily 9 a.m. - noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; weekends 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Of Texas 5, 2 miles NE of its intersection with U.S. 75, at 1403 East Lookout Drive For information call 214-235-0192.

• WINEBURGH PHILATELIC RESEARCH LIBRARY - Stamp hobbyists will find "The Language of Philately" display panels intriguing, along with stamp collection exhibits and over 18,000 books and journals. Open Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In Eugene McDermott Library, University of Texas at Dallas, 2601 North Floyd Road.

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