Fort Worth Dirt
If historic homes could talk, what a story they would tell. Never has that been truer than the home located at 2234 Hurley Ave. in the Fairmount neighborhood of Fort Worth. For those of you not familiar with the Fairmount Southside National Historic District, it is a one square mile area that was platted in…
Guess what classic architectural style for homes is hip and trendy these days? If you guessed midcentury modern, then you are correct. The Ridglea Hills neighborhood in Fort Worth is on of the best areas for midcentury modern homes, and there is a newly re-done home that’s a must see!
Not everyone wants to live in the suburbs. While the lure of larger homes and yards, newer schools and lower (somewhat) prices are attractive to many, plenty of homeowners still want to the convenience and lifestyle that in-town living brings. Rivercrest Bluffs, the newest development of James R. Harris Partners in Fort Worth, is the…
We haven’t looked in on historic Fairmount for some time. Only a block or so from my Ryan Place home, the vibe and demographic is oh so different. And the Fairmount phenomenon, as I have dubbed it, continues to intrigue. Is Fairmount becoming a victim of its somewhat unforeseen success? Solid city investment, the re-blooming of Magnolia Street,…
The ranch-style home found its heyday in the years between the 1940s and 1970s. Back then developers and builders weren’t trying to squeeze as many homes on a property as possible to maximize earnings.
