Separated by thirty miles of suburb, Dallas and Fort Worth aren’t exactly twin cities, but more like cousins who fight more than they get along. The cities’ roots may be different, but they certainly intertwine.
Dallas has always been a trade centre, founded on capitalist ideals of progress. The prosperity of Fort Worth came to be after the town served as a stopover on the Chisholm Trail, and thereafter continued after the city grew into a major railhead. The city continues to be defined by cattle that were herded through the town over a hundred years ago, lending persistence to its “Cowtown” nickname. Dallas brims with booming business and an emphasis on the arts; while Fort Worth hosts world-class art on display inside buildings of architectural significance.
