Ryan Place
You might expect a 104-year-old house to have a story or two to tell. What you might not expect is a 1921 Craftsman bungalow that has so perfectly preserved its past while balancing the needs and comforts of today. This house is graced with illuminated mature live oak trees, creating strong curb appeal. The deep…
Forty-one years ago, it was probably enough for the inaugural Ryan Place Candlelight Christmas Tour to simply open up holiday-decorated houses and let the public muse on the “quaint” vintage houses that comprise Fort Worth’s first planned development. Alas, no more. I’ve been covering the storied tour for over 10 years, and I can attest…
It all began quietly enough, about a year ago. Whispers. Rumors. Neighborhood gossip. Once large trucks lined up and stationed themselves on blocked side streets, that confirmed it for me that Ryan Place was indeed a location for Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount Plus series “Lioness.” Suddenly, my neighbors and I found ourselves on a film lot…
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…
I only got wind of this listing at 2519 Willing Avenue last week from my neighbor and one of the listing agents Lisa Logan last week, but it went live too late for my Fort Worth Friday deadline. This week I was eager to feature this 1,700 square foot charmer because it’s just so picture-perfect…
