Fairmount-Southside Historic District in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Fairmount-Southside Historic District
Fort Worth was incorporated in 1873 in anticipation of the first railroad, which came through in 1876. Speculators bought and sold land they believed would turn the most profit if Fort Worth's economy was bolstered by the railroad. During the post-railroad boom, the city began to quickly expand south. Developers planned the additions that now comprise the Fairmount-Southside Historic District during the years 1883-1907. The largest was the Fairmount Addition, platted in 1890, which encompasses much of the western half of the district. When developed, the land on which the Fairmount-Southside Historic District now rests was on the southernmost edge of the city.
The district grew rapidly in its formative years, as many middle-income workers moved to Fort Worth for various employment opportunities. Within the first two decades of the 20th Century, streetcar lines ran down major district thoroughfares, including College and Fairmount Avenues, carrying railroad employees, doctors, lawyers, salesmen and merchants to and from their homes built on the Southside to their areas of employment. Beginning with Queen Anne and ending in the Craftsman style, the homes built by the original residents now showcase the evolution of domestic architecture of early 20th Century suburban America.
Erected 2016 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18473.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 32° 43.593′ N, 97° 20.301′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in the Fairmount-Southside Historic District. Marker is at the intersection of West Allen Avenue and Smith Street, on the right when traveling west on West Allen Avenue. This marker stands in a small parklet in the Fairmount-Southside National Historic District. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 W Allen Ave, Fort Worth TX 76110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grammer-Pierce House (approx. half a mile away); Southside Church of Christ (approx. 0.6 miles away); Rogers-O'Daniel House (approx. ¾ mile away); William G. Newby Memorial Building (approx. 0.8 miles away); Florence Shuman Hall (approx. 0.8 miles away); Margaret Meacham Hall (approx. 0.9 miles away); Ida Saunders Hall (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Woman's Club of Fort Worth (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2017, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2017, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.