Click here for listing information. FORT WORTH, TX — The imposing 11‑story historic landmark at 110 W. Seventh St., formally known as the Bob R. Simpson Building, has re‑entered the market. Originally constructed in 1910 as the First National Bank Building to designs by renowned Texas architects Sanguinet & Staats, the steel‑frame, Beaux‑Arts‑style structure was later … Read more
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
2024 Preservation is the Art of the City” Art Show ART, HISTORY, AND COMMUNITY CELEBRATED AT 2024 “PRESERVATION IS THE ART OF THE CITY” SHOWFort Worth’s annual art show honors creativity, cultural heritage, and the city’s historic identity. FORT WORTH, TX — The 2024 Preservation is the Art of the City exhibition opened to enthusiastic … 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
Fort Worth groups lose $110K in NEA funds to transform former KKK hall after Trump move by David Moreno, Fort Worth ReportMay 7, 2025 https://fortworthreport.org/2025/05/07/fort-worth-groups-lose-110k-in-nea-funds-to-transform-former-kkk-hall-after-trump-move/
Repairs Underway at Historic Sandman Hotel Following Devastating Explosion That Injured 21 On Monday, January 8, 2023, a powerful explosion rocked the Sandman Signature Hotel located in the historic Waggoner Building at 810 Houston Street, Fort Worth. The blast occurred shortly before 4 p.m. in the basement area, believed to be connected to the Musume … Read more
In east Fort Worth, an unsuspecting bridge could earn a historic designation. Here’s why by Bob Francis, Fort Worth Report April 29, 2025 Read the story
Historic Southside, the neighborhood that runs along the east side of Interstate 35 and north of East Rosedale Street across from Near Southside and near downtown, was back on the agenda of the city’s Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission April 14.
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