Top 'o Hill Terrace in Arlington, Texas

Top o' Hill Terrace, a Dallas restaurant, secretly operated as a high-stakes casino during Prohibition. Its upscale exterior masked a network of hidden rooms and escape tunnels. The casino attracted famous celebrities and notorious criminals alike. Law enforcement raids were frequently thwarted by the complex layout. Despite its success, the casino's illicit activities clashed with local religious leaders. A Texas Ranger raid eventually shut down Top o' Hill Terrace in the 1950s. The First Baptist Church of Fort Worth purchased the property, establishing a seminary. Recently, efforts to uncover and preserve the casino's history have begun. The university is now excavating the hidden rooms, revealing the secrets of Top o' Hill Terrace. This project is funded through a public crowdfunding campaign.