We might be living in a digital age, but if you’re an analog type: we’ve got something for you. Though there are plenty of book stores and libraries around DFW, in no place would you be better suited than Barber’s Book Store – otherwise known as the oldest book store in Texas.
Founded by Bert Barber in 1925, Barber’s Book Store was originally located at East 9th Street in the Hell’s Half Acre district. Later in the ’30s, the store moved. When that location burned down in the ’50s, Barber’s Book Store moved across the street to 901 Throckmorton where it remains today.
Today, Barber’s Book Store is a family-owned establishment where the bookshop serves as a time capsule to the before times. Housed in a three-story haunt, the century-old establishment features an incredible volume of 60,000 books stacked floor-to-ceiling.
The store’s layout is a reflection of its long history, often described by locals as “organized chaos.” Its narrow, winding aisles are flanked by the likes of niche Texana, nautical exploration, vintage military history, detective stories, and rare first editions. The shop’s extensive inventory usually delivers for those willing to spend a little time browsing the shelves…