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The history of Deep Ellum can be traced back to the late 19th century
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Deep Ellum’s Foundation 150TH Anniversary Celebration.
Deep Ellum, known today for its music and art scene, got its beginnings in 1873 when the railroad came roaring through town. With it arrived a new set of immigrants. The nexus of Houston & Texas Central and Texas & Pacific railroads was the perfect spot for the newcomers to set up shop.
“It’s going to be a necessarily yearlong celebration” to honor the past 150 years, Hudiburg says.
The 2023 itinerary of festivities includes parties, festivals, lectures, and exhibits. There’s at least one thing scheduled each month. The revelry kicks off January 19th with a black-tie fete at the Pittman Hotel, which is housed in the old Knights of Pythias Temple. Events continue with panel discussions of the neighborhood’s Black history and entrepreneurship; new events like the Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair, which will replace the Deep Ellum Arts Festival; holiday lights; a storytelling summit sponsored by Deep Vellum; and more.
