Lubbock has a rich history in culture and in ranching, particularly cotton. This is why the Lubbock Heritage Society is dedicated to conserving structures and artifacts with historical importance from being forgotten and neglected.
Sammy Dodson, Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Lubbock Heritage Society stands in front of the Historic Pullman Train Car at the Bayer Museum of Agriculture
The Historic Pullman Train Car is among the most recently saved from being forgotten. The train car was originally owned by Archie Underwood, a major cotton broker of the 20th century. Underwood used the Pullman railway car to hold business meetings, entertain politicians and for family vacations. The train car was moved from 26th Street and Avenue C to the Bayer Museum of Agriculture, near Mackenzie Park. The Lubbock Heritage Society plans to restore it to showroom quality for others to enjoy.
Sammy Dodson, secretary for the board of directors of the Lubbock Heritage Society, is one of the individuals who helped with moving the Pullman train car. She thinks rail service is an elegant and fun way to travel. She hopes restoring the train car will display the beloved history of traveling by train for other generations to experience.
There are many more historic structures, artifacts, and even plants conserved by the Lubbock Heritage Society at the National Ranching Heritage Center. Structures at the center include real cabins and houses used by previous West Texans.
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