Benjamin Suchil

Benjamin Suchil enjoys living in Forney, Texas, for several reasons. While being the fastest-growing city in its county, Forney maintains a strong sense of community values.  Historical artifacts are abundant in this town and relay the proud history that can be found everywhere. Benjamin is an active member of his close-knit community and enjoys antiquing in his spare time. The “Antique Capital of Texas” earned its name because of its abundance of antique shops and quaint overtones, none of which would exist without the railroad.

In 1973, Texarkana, Arkansas, and Dallas, Texas became connected by the Texas and Pacific Railway. When construction began in the region now known as Forney, the town honored the railroad’s civil engineer by naming the post office after him. The community grew by the thousands, and commerce migrated along with housing. 

Forney had developed into a bustling town by 1891, with more than 50 commercial establishments, including a bank, an opera house, and two hotels. Forney grew as ranch and agricultural goods increased. The plains that encircled the town were filled with native grass that produced pleasant, nutritious hay when cut and baled. For the following 50 years, “Forney Prairie Hay,” as it was called, was one of Forney’s most important exports. Once the hay supply was complete, it was replaced by cotton. Forney had eight cotton gins by 1910, the most of any Texas town of its size. Each autumn, 15 to 20,000 bales of cotton were ginned and delivered to cotton markets throughout the United States. Electricity and municipal water and sewage lines were finished during this period, making Forney one of the first minor Texas cities to receive these facilities. The late 1920s saw the opening of the new Dixie Highway (U.S. 80), which improved car mobility in this region. The Texas Interurban Rail Company opened the Dallas-Forney-Terrell rail route in 1923. This streetcar-type electric rail line ran through the center of Forney and functioned as an advanced commuter-type service for ten years.

Since then, small businesses have been encouraged and supported in Forney to keep the town successful while maintaining a hometown feel. Benjamin Suchil opened his business, Imperial Floor Rentals, relatively recently. He takes pride in knowing that his clients receive exceptional products and first-rate customer service. Among the items that Benjamin rents are performance stage backdrops, custom dance floors, bar/DJ scenescapes, cake/ceremony platforms, and vinyl graphics. For Ben, the client comes first. He is dedicated to bringing visions to life using an expert crew that adapts to the specific needs of each project. 

To learn more about Benjamin and his company, visit his other website, benjaminsuchil.net.