History of Mesquite

Real Legacy: Mesquite’s History

Mesquite was built by a rich culture of Real go-getters who weren’t afraid of trying new things and standing out from the pack. 

From the days of settlers staking their claim outside of Dallas in 1887, to innovators choosing Mesquite as the place to build, this city is your best bet for staking a claim of your own.

Real Growth.

Exponential growth in the 1950s saw iconic retail and entertainment venues emerge in Mesquite. 

The Mesquite Championship Rodeo drew world-wide attention and earned Mesquite its distinction as the official “Rodeo Capital of Texas” by a vote of the Texas Legislature. 

The Town East Mall, the North Texas retail giant with 1.2 million square feet of space, was the Southwest’s first enclosed, air-conditioned mall in 1971 and still draws a strong customer base today. Mesquite’s AMC 30 cinema is one of the largest movie theaters in the world.

Real Success.

Mesquite’s industrial leaders and entrepreneurs lead the pack as well. Companies like Fritz Industries and Horticultural Marketing and Printing (now a division of Orora Visual) began right here in Mesquite as modest family owned businesses that have grown to be international manufacturing and distribution companies that serve customers ‘round the globe. 

And don’t let the size of smaller companies fool you. Just look at J&R Manufacturing. This company, planned on the back of a napkin, is the manufacturer of wood-fired smokers that are the heart’s desire of culinary giants worldwide.

We’ve staked a distinctly Mesquite claim on success. Whether you’re building a new concept or growing your enterprise, we’ll put our experience to work for you.