In 1861, Tennessee-born Ahab Bowen (1807 – 1900) moved to Dallas, where he was a farmer and feed dealer. He owned and cultivated the surrounding Uptown Dallas area, including the site where Bowen House is currently located (2614 Boll Street) The house was built for the Bowen family in 1874. It is one of the few remaining examples of the simple, wood frame, vernacular farmhouse prevalent in Dallas County during the latter part of the 19th century. The Ahab Bowen home was converted into a vintage store in 1976 and was owned and operated for 35 years before closing its doors in 2011. In March 2014, Bowen House, a cocktails house concept was created. Guests can enjoy happy hour from 4pm-7pm everyday complete with original cocktails, local beers and wine. Nibble on the Mom’s Chicken Salad, Homestyle Potato Chips with Blue Cheese sauce or the D. Stuart’s Pork Sandwich while cleansing your palate with a specialty cocktail including The Tiger Millionaire or Light My Fire. To learn more, go to www.bowenhousetx.com/ or call 214.484.1385.