The historic Scobee Adobe, a long-standing part of Fort Davis’s architectural and cultural history, has reopened as a bookstore. On Sunday evening, the Webbs, owners of Webb Gallery in Waxahachie, hosted a launch party to celebrate the new bookroom in the Scobee Adobe, marking the completion of the first phase of its restoration.
The Scobee Adobe, built in 1884, originally served as a post office along the Overland Trail stage route and later became the home of pulp fiction writer Barry Scobee, who lived there from 1945 to 1977. The building, which has stood vacant for many years, is now part of a revitalization effort led by Julie and Bruce Webb.
The Webbs, who purchased the adobe and an adjacent stone building in 2022, have already transformed the old Masonic lodge hall into Webb’s Fair and Square, an art gallery. The newly opened bookroom in the Scobee Adobe is the latest addition to their vision of restoring these historic structures.
In a recent Instagram post, the Webbs shared their excitement, stating, “Our book room is open!”
The restoration efforts are ongoing, but the Scobee Adobe’s new life as a bookstore brings fresh energy to Fort Davis, blending its rich history with modern cultural offerings.
