Historic Fort Worth, Inc. Announces the 2025 Cantey Lecture & Preservation Awards
Fort Worth, Texas — Sept. 26, 2025— Historic Fort Worth, Inc. is proud to announce the 2025 Cantey Lecture and Preservation Awards, an evening dedicated to honoring the city’s rich architectural legacy and those who champion its preservation. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at The Woman’s Club of Fort Worth, 1316 Pennsylvania Ave.
The evening begins with the Cantey Lecture, featuring Willis C. Winters, FAIA—architect, author, and former Director of the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department. Winters will present a captivating lecture on Dilbeck Homes, exploring the whimsical, storybook architecture of Charles S. Dilbeck and his unique impact on North Texas neighborhoods.
Following the lecture, Historic Fort Worth will present its annual Preservation Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions in safeguarding Fort Worth’s historic places. These awards celebrate individuals, organizations, and projects that demonstrate vision, leadership, and dedication to preserving the city’s architectural heritage.
“Fort Worth’s historic fabric is one of its greatest assets,” said Jerre Tracy, Executive Director of Historic Fort Worth, Inc. “The Cantey Lecture and Preservation Awards bring together our community to honor those who protect this identity while engaging with ideas that shape our future.”
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Location: The Woman’s Club of Fort Worth
1316 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Worth, TX
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at historicfortworth.org. Seating is limited.
About Historic Fort Worth, Inc.
Established in 1969, Historic Fort Worth, Inc. is dedicated to preserving Fort Worth’s unique historic identity through stewardship, education, and leadership. The nonprofit stewards the 1899 Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House, Fort Worth’s second landmark, and advocates for the city’s significant historic resources.