Built 1878 by Heinrich D. Gruene — Texas' oldest continually operating dance hall and the touchstone venue for the entire circuit. 6,000 sq ft hall retains original layout: tin roof, side flaps for open-air dancing, front bar, small lighted stage, legendary outdoor garden. George Strait, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, Lyle Lovett have played here; featured in the 1982 film Michael and David Byrne's True Stories. National Register of Historic Places. Owned by Pat Molak since 1975. Books direct (no TM presence).