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Spindletop - Gladys City Boomtown Museum, Beaumont

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January 10, 1901 – the day the Lucas Gusher came in on Spindletop Hill, south of Beaumont, Texas. From that day to this, Texas and the world have never been the same. Come, step back in time as you visit 15 buildings that re-create life on Spindletop Hill & in Gladys City.
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  • By joedvet
    For a few bucks you get an amazing piece of history and not only history but a study of many innovations that occurred In the early 1900s. No crowds and great staff!  more »
  • By debbiebN4967SQ
    If you’re ever wanting to get a little history of the “oil boom” this is a great place to go! Staff was very friendly and so knowledgeable.  more »
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  • By Danielle M.
    This museum was very nice to visit. My father and I went and we ended up spending way more time there then we thought we would. They have a model of an old boomtown city and it was really cool to actually walk into the buildings and read the history. We definitely enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend if you're looking for something inexpensive and fun to do in Beaumont.
  • By OSCAR MORA
    Great place to learn about the oil industry!!! Quiet place to visit and enjoy the old town recreation.
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