Fairmount Historic District

Fairmount National Historic District Holds Annual Home Tour on Father’s Day Weekend

By Joanna England / June 4, 2021 /

Ladies, let’s not get jealous, but this year’s Fairmount Historic District’s Tour of Homes is on Father’s Day weekend instead of Mother’s Day. The 39th annual tour that showcases Fort Worth’s most celebrated collection of Craftsman and Prairie homes will play host to more than 1,500 visitors admiring the rich architectural history all located within…

Rejuvenated Fairmount Classic is a French Blue Bungalow You’ll Fall For

By Eric Prokesh / May 21, 2021 /

Rejuvenated and move-in-ready, this Fairmount classic built in 1924 has been renovated from top to bottom. The Fairmount National Historic District has been the focus of such near-fanatical devotion that fixer-uppers are fast becoming thin on the ground and move-in ready is becoming the new norm. Frankly, I was captivated by this bungalow at 1507…

Where Are The Best Places For Holiday Light Tours? Glad You Asked

By Tommy Cummings / December 14, 2020 /

Fear not this holiday season. One tradition is built to survive and thrive this year — drive-through neighborhood light tours. Throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, neighborhoods are promoting their holiday light tours. Visitors can check out the displays from safe distances in their vehicles as they snake through neighborhoods. Dallas radio personality Corby Davidson, who…

Air Your Grievances at Fairmount Festivus’ Holiday Lights Tour in Fort Worth

By Tommy Cummings / December 10, 2020 /

The Fairmount National Historic District is again combining the Seinfeld-inspired faux celebration with its holiday lights tour from 6 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 12.

Flawless Fairmount American Foursquare on South Adams

By Eric Prokesh / September 18, 2020 /

There are still plenty of project fixer-uppers in Fairmount, but since the formation of the Fairmount National Historic District in 1990, so much vigorous youthful energy has been expended on the rich and varied housing capital that each year sees more and more beautifully restored and renovated properties come to market that are truly move-in…