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Pictures from Party with the Artist
Historic Fort Worth, Inc. welcomed guests to Party with the Artist, the official start of our annual Preservation is the Art of the City art show. Attendees had the opportunity to meet local artists, enjoy food and drinks, and celebrate Fort Worth’s rich history through art. Explore the gallery below to see highlights from the … Read more
2024 Preservation is the Art of the City Winners
Each year, Preservation is the Art of the City brings together talented artists whose works celebrate the beauty and history of Fort Worth.
YMCA Building, Built with Acme Brick, Set to Serve as New Library
This story shared from Fort Worth Inc Exciting news for Fort Worth!
Another Historic Building Faces Demolition
Following close on the heels of news that one of the city’s grain elevators may be coming down, another landmark tied to the area’s agricultural and cultural roots is facing demolition. Read the full story
Is it Back to the Drawing Board for the Community Arts Center?
The recent article from the Fort Worth Report, dated May 22, 2024, titled “City Rejects Both Proposals to Redevelop Fort Worth Community Arts Center,” delves into a significant decision impacting Fort Worth’s cultural landscape. The city has chosen not to proceed with either of the redevelopment proposals for the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, a … Read more
W. I. Cook Memorial Hospital Added to National Register of Historic Places
Fort Worth, TX – May 6, 2024 – Historic Fort Worth, Inc. proudly announces the inclusion of the W.I. Cook Memorial Hospital on the prestigious National Register of Historic Places. Erected in 1929 at 1212 West Lancaster Avenue, this architectural gem stands as a testament to Fort Worth’s rich history and cultural heritage. Constructed … Read more
Release of 2024 Most Endangered Places List
Join us for the release of Historic Fort Worth’s TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024. •. NOON McFarland House | 1110 Penn Street | Fort Worth, TX 76102 2024 List HFW’s Most Endangered List is a marketing and educational tool that spotlights historic resources threatened by a variety of circumstances including deterioration, neglect, vandalism, encroachment, loss of … Read more
Countdown to 2024 Hidden Gardens
Fort Worth, TX – February 15, 2024 – Historic Fort Worth, Inc. is thrilled to announce the eagerly awaited return of the Hidden Gardens Tour, a cherished event showcasing the exquisite beauty and historic charm of Fort Worth’s hidden green sanctuaries. Scheduled for May 5, 2024 this year’s tour promises to captivate visitors with a … Read more
Beth-El Congregation brings artifacts from its past to the present.
A little over twenty years ago, Beth-El Congregation moved from a dark 80 year-old building into a synagogue with a bright, white limestone exterior and floor-to-ceiling windows. That change was dramatic. During the transition as much stone, stained glass, and metal as possiblewas salvaged to integrate those beloved, historic features into the new building. The … Read more