Background

The Stockyards was used as a final supply stop for cattle drivers who were taking route on the Chisholm Trail. The stockyards soon became known as "cowtown" due to the than four million head of cattle were trailed through Fort Worth Between 1866 and 1890. The stockyards held Fort Worth offered 37 saloons, 17 blacksmith shops, 24 wagon yards, six hide dealers and seven barbers. (N.F.W.H.S.)  Stockyard Hotel has been open since 1907. The hotel was the largest in the area. The building was originally wooden until 1913 when it was demolished and later rebuilt in brick. Miss Molly's was originally established when there seemed to be a need for a classy hotel for people to stay, but after the years, that didn't not become the case. After about 15-20 years, it was named "The Oasis". The hotel is said to have had some pretty bad customers which turned out not so well for the ladies who worked there.  (Belanger, Jeff).  

Sources:

Jeff Belanger, Published by Career Press, 2005. http://www.hauntedhouses.com/states/tx/miss-molly.cfm, October 21, 2010

North Fort Worth Historical Society http://www.stockyardsmuseum.org/index_files/StockYardsHistory.htm, October 22, 2010

http://www.stockyardshotel.com/about-us, October 21, 2010