A century of service: Historic Baker Funeral Home celebrates milestone anniversary by Eric E. Garcia, Fort Worth Report September 25, 2026 Ruth “Cookie” Baker remembers her childhood home, long gone to progress, in the neighborhood where her family’s funeral business has thrived over a century. Neighbors helped each other in the close-knit Black community once … Read more
But adaptive reuse becomes much harder when the requirements attached to the new use make the existing building difficult or expensive to accommodate.
General Services Administration puts ‘For Sale’ sign on Fort Worth downtown building by Bob Francis, Fort Worth Report September 14, 2026 Fort Worth’s Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building has hit the market again. The U.S. General Services Administration on Sept. 10 announced plans to sell the 14-story, 669,264-square-foot building at 819 Taylor St., along with … Read more
Stockyards leaders not proceeding with planned $1 billion second phase of development by Bob Francis, Fort Worth Report August 5, 2026 Fort Worth Stockyards leaders decided not to move forward on a planned $1 billion second phase of development. Citing market conditions, Stockyards Heritage Development Co. announced Wednesday it will not implement the second phase … Read more
“The ACHP’s proposed changes to Section 106 will eviscerate the preservation of our shared civic and cultural heritage in the United States.” Brent Leggs, President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation read more
Fort Worth begins update to the city’s 2003 Historic Preservation Plan by The FWR Staff, Fort Worth Report August 1, 2026 Fort Worth is beginning the process of updating the city’s 2003 Preservation Plan, which will shape the city’s preservation program for 10 years. Fort Worth Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission Documenter: Nicole Hawthorne Date: … Read more
Mount Gilead Baptist Church’s legacy to be preserved through performing art center by Marissa Greene, Fort Worth Report July 23, 2026 Alvin Brown remembers walking inside Mount Gilead Baptist Church and gazing up at the stained glass dome, the opera chairs in the balcony and the pipe organ. While immersed in the space of the … Read more
Fort Worth nonprofit shares design concept transforming former KKK site into cultural hub by Ash Petrie, Fort Worth Report July 21, 2026 Transform 1012 N. Main Street, a Fort Worth nonprofit coalition established by eight local organizations and entities, released on July 20 a design concept for a planned cultural hub to be housed at … Read more
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
FWISD revises Farrington Field land development request after residents urge caution by Matthew Sgroi, Fort Worth Report June 3, 2026 The land around Farrington Field is back in play. Fort Worth ISD issued a revised request for proposals on May 29 as it seeks developers for property surrounding the historic stadium. The development reset comes … Read more