A historic downtown Fort Worth building, located at 611 Houston St., has been acquired by a new local real estate group. The building, formerly home to the W.T. Grant department store, is set to undergo renovations aimed at revitalizing the space while preserving its historical significance. The new owners plan to introduce a mix of … 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
Residents and Tarrant County leaders considered it a victory when in May a company withdrew its permit application to construct a highly opposed landfill near Lake Worth. Now, residents are moving forward with plans to protect the land from development through the formation of the Lake Worth Conservancy, a group dedicated to preserving open space in the … Read more
Fort Worth’s T&P Station has welcomed visitors to the city for nearly a century. Now, a recently completed public works project is shining light on some of the historic figures that have stepped off a train throughout the years. Among them are Elsa and Inge Kokotek, sisters who escaped Nazi Germany and traveled to Fort … 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
The article covers a recent community meeting in Fort Worth, Texas, where residents discussed the potential transformation of the Southside Community Center into the new National Juneteenth Museum. The community center, which serves as a hub for diverse local programs and activities, requires approximately $10 million in repairs. The museum’s CEO, Jarred Howard, proposed demolishing the aging center to build the museum on this historically significant site.
While some residents, including the Historic Southside Neighborhood Association, support the proposal, concerns were raised over the loss of vital services currently offered at the center. City officials, including Council Member Chris Nettles, emphasized the importance of obtaining broader resident input before final decisions are made. The city proposed relocating some community center programs to other nearby facilities if the new museum is constructed, though accessibility for local groups remains a priority.
The article highlights the city’s commitment to community engagement, with ongoing surveys and potential follow-up meetings to ensure all voices are heard. Final decisions on the land lease and project planning are anticipated by year-end.
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
Each year, Preservation is the Art of the City brings together talented artists whose works celebrate the beauty and history of Fort Worth.
