Crystal Springs Dance Pavillion

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

CRYSTAL SPRING DANCE PAVILION. The Crystal Springs Dance Pavilion was located in Fort Worth, and some have credited the honky tonk as the birthplace of western swing. With the help of such performers as Bob Wills and Milton Brown, the dance hall at 5653 White Settlement Road became one of the most popular night spots in the area for dancing, drinking, and most importantly, listening to a new music genre...

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