News Items for Endangered Properties
FORT WORTH — The historic Primera Baptist Church property at Circle Park Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue is on track to be redeveloped into a senior-focused residential community after receiving unanimous support from the Fort Worth Zoning Commission. The redevelopment proposal, referred to as Irma Park, would preserve the approximately 100-year-old church building while adding a … Read more
Fort Worth building slated for downtown library now proposed for community arts space by David Moreno, Fort Worth Report June 2, 2026 A plan for a historic Fort Worth building to serve as the new downtown library will not move forward. City leaders are now considering whether the property could serve as a new community … Read more
Historic Black Baptist church closes chapter with downtown service amid sale by Marissa Greene, Fort Worth Report May 27, 2026 For over a century, Mount Gilead Baptist Church has been a cornerstone of Fort Worth African American history. Established in 1875 by a pastor and 12 formerly enslaved people, the congregation grew to become known … Read more
Preservationist restores Fort Worth bungalow for Lake Como-area history museum by Bob Francis, Fort Worth Report May 6, 2026 The beginnings of the Chamberlin Arlington Heights History Museum were a little shaky, admits Brent Hyder, who heads up the history center and the foundation that supports it. Not that the history or the museum itself … Read more
Iconic Fort Worth landmarks with uncertain futures top 2026 Most Endangered Places list by David Moreno, Fort Worth Report May 5, 2026 Some of Fort Worth’s most historic landmarks — either shuttered or at risk of demolition — are on a local preservation nonprofit’s radar in hopes of rallying financial support for the iconic properties. … Read more
FWISD outlines next steps for Farrington Field redevelopment, no decisions yet by Matthew Sgroi, Fort Worth Report April 14, 2026 Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Peter Licata recently walked into Farrington Field alone. As his eyes scanned the historic stadium’s facade, he thanked the gentleman who showed up to unlock the gates to one of the … Read more
Fort Worth bestows historic protection on TXU North Main plant by Scott Nishimura, Fort Worth Report March 31, 2026 The historic TXU North Main power plant at the Trinity River north of downtown now has significant protection against demolition under rezoning the Fort Worth City Council approved Tuesday. The council attached historic significant endangered protection … Read more
Land around Farrington Field for sale as FWISD seeks $250M mixed-use project by Matthew Sgroi, Fort Worth Report March 2, 2026 Fort Worth ISD officials are looking to sell the land surrounding Farrington Field to fund long-discussed renovations of the historic stadium. The stadium would be preserved. FWISD issued a public request for proposals in … Read more
Finance Committee Recommends Exploring Dallas City Hall Relocation The City Council’s Finance Committee voted unanimously Monday to recommend that the city begin exploring relocation options for City Hall functions currently housed at 1500 Marilla St. The property condition assessment and recommendation renewed speculation on social media that officials were laying the groundwork for redevelopment of … Read more
We’re excited to share some great news for one of Fort Worth’s historic neighborhoods. Historic Handley has been selected to participate in the First Street initiative, a statewide program led by the Texas Historical Commission that supports community revitalization through historic preservation. This recognition highlights Handley’s unique assets and reinforces the City of Fort Worth’s … Read more