Fort Worth Dirt
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…
The listing said it was “move-in ready.” Was it? The social media posting read “turnkey.” Are you sure? Here’s the real deal. A house that has had the walls painted, the bathroom tile updated. And the new owner only needs to bring is some shirts, some pants, some shoes and a toothbrush. Open the door…
This week end’s 2025 Fort Worth AIA Home Tour offers an intriguing panoply of projects of varied architectural styles and scope. The six commissions, identified by the letters A-F, range in scale from interior renovations to complete top to bottom new construction through a wide swath of Fort Worth. HOUSE A BRIGATI, PLLC | LINDSEY BRIGATI BOREN, AIA…
