Fort Worth Dirt
The Statler Dallas is one of only three Texas hotels among those nominated as a finalist for the 2025 Historic Hotels of America awards, set for Oct. 30. Downtown Dallas’ midcentury gem is joined by The Ashton in Fort Worth and The Menger Hotel in San Antonio in this prestigious recognition, but really, every hotel…
After 10 years of covering Fort Worth real estate, I know that if a house looks familiar, I’ve probably covered it before. However, 2336 Medford Court is a special case. Just over three years it was for sale at the markdown price of $206 per square foot. Then I described it as “a well-priced time…
The Western Hills Hotel, known as a trend-setting icon, once stood on what was considered the far western edge of Fort Worth. Although demolished now, this 1951 hotel was revolutionary, attracting national attention. Its notoriety was owed to architect trailblazer Charles Dilbeck, the hotel’s brilliant designer. Dilbeck’s bold lines and modern concept even earned the…
Even on a street with several impressive Jazz Age palaces on the National Register, Elizabeth Boulevard’s crown jewel in Fort Worth is a stunning standout. My very first post for this site, 10 years ago, covered one of these abodes, so returning to home base seems an apposite way to celebrate the anniversary. Built in…
Anyone looking for a tree-mendous house should tap the brakes at 1429 Bluebonnet Drive in Fort Worth’s charming Oakhurst neighborhood. The house is built on a hill, which makes the property’s trees a stunning focal point and an outdoor-lover’s nirvana with its well-established perennial landscaping. Those perennials and the automated sprinkler system have made this…
