Top O’Hill Terrace – Arlington Baptist University

3001 West Division • Arlington, TX 76012

Beulah Adams Marshall bought land here along the Bankhead Highway in the early 1920s and opened a tea room, hosting teas and serving dinners to Dallas and Fort Worth patrons. In the late 1920s, Fred and Mary Browning purchased the property and shortly began converting the facilities into a casino, adding an escape tunnel and secret room for hiding the gambling paraphernalia during raids. Known as Top O’ Hill Terrace, the popular spot attracted gamblers as well as visitors who were often unaware of the gaming activities. Come join us for a tour and the rest of the story! The cost is $15.00 per person. 

The group will meet at the TI Fitness Center at 9:45 am, the bus will depart by 10 am.  We will eat lunch at a place close to the event before taking the 1 pm tour.  After the tour, we will ride the bus back to TI.