Near Southside
The striped awning over the front door lets you know the Fort Worth home at 13 Chase Court is important. The plaque on the exterior of this Fairmount neighborhood home confirms it. This property has been a part of the historic neighborhood’s popular annual home tour. The plaque proclaims as much for all who enter…
One hundred years never looked so good, some will say. Purists will decry the modern liberties taken with this 1924, 2,000 square foot, three bedroom, two-and-one-half bath Craftsman cottage. Say what you will, this is not a callous and capricious renovation. It is nothing less than a complete architectural re-imagination of space and structure. We’ve…
And to add to the alliterative binge might I add perfectly placed. This contemporary mix of modern and classical elements sits atop a hill at 2365 Park Place Avenue, just above the Fort Worth Zoo on a lovely half-acre lot next to undeveloped park land. Actually there is some ambiguity in its location. Technically in…
This cute cottage is a perfect example of why we love Fairmount — and we’re not alone. The enduring fascination with Fairmount, which began decades ago and has only increased over the years, is approaching the intensity of a benevolent real estate cult. Fairmounters are fiercely and justly proud of their unique hood, love their…
If the name Wiley G. Clarkson rings a bell, it’s because it has come up frequently on these pages. I’ve written about this architectural founding father of Fort Worth beginning with my very first post nearly 10 years ago. Founding father may sound like a bit of hyperbole, but Clarkson’s extensive portfolio includes many fine…
