News Items for Endangered Properties
Click here for listing information. Mt. Gilead Church, a historic African American church located on the near Southside of Fort Worth, has been officially listed for sale. Established in the late 19th century, the church has long served as a spiritual and cultural anchor for the local community. Due to declining membership and increasing maintenance … Read more
A new play for Farrington Field? Fort Worth ISD hopes city scores with tax district by Matthew Sgroi and Bob Francis, Fort Worth ReportJune 5, 2025 Fort Worth ISD still plays football games at Farrington Field — though the stadium’s future has remained uncertain for years. Now, school leaders see a new path forward. With … Read more
Fort Worth schools at risk of closure lead Historic Fort Worth’s 2025 most endangered list by David Moreno, Fort Worth Report May 6, 2025 As parents and community members share their concerns about Fort Worth ISD’s plans to close and consolidate campuses, one local preservation nonprofit is concerned about the future of the structures themselves. … Read more
Star-Telegram Shines Spotlight on Fort Worth’s Endangered Historic Places FORT WORTH, TX – May 8, 2025 — Historic Fort Worth, Inc. extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and reporter Abby Mantas for their recent coverage of the organization’s 2025 Most Endangered Places list. Published on May 7, the article offers a powerful … Read more
Father-and-son developers Bart and Mateson Gutierrez have acquired four historic shotgun houses on East Oleander in Fort Worth’s Historic Southside. Constructed in 1938, these structures are among the few remaining examples of this architectural style in the city. The Gutierrezes plan to rehabilitate the neglected properties, which have suffered from fire damage and squatter occupation, … Read more
Historic Fort Worth elementary school building one step closer to sale, redevelopment Nice article published in “Fort Worth Report” about a building that landed on Historic Fort Worth’s Most Endangered List in 2024. https://historicfortworth.org/events-tours/most-endangered-places-2024/ http://Historic Fort Worth elementary school building one step closer to sale, redevelopment
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
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
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
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