Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Thannisch Block Building

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 22, 2010

1. Thannisch Block Building Marker

Inscription. The eastern portion of this structure was built in 1906-07 by Col. Thomas Marion Thannisch (1853-1935), one of north Fort Worth's early developers. Designed for use as a hotel and office space to serve the Stockyards community and trade, the building was expanded in 1913. The three story commercial structure features decorative brickwork, chevron designs in the upper story, and corbeled parapet.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983
(lower plaque)
Historic Hotels of America
National Trust for Historic Preservation

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5278.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 32° 47.336′ N, 97° 20.923′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker is on East Exchange Avenue east of North Main Street (U.S. 287), on the left when traveling east. Located just to the left of the entrance to the Stockyard Hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth TX 76164, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Worth Stock Yards Entrance (a few steps from this marker); Thomas B. Saunders Family (within shouting

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

distance of this marker); The First Bulldogger (within shouting distance of this marker); The Coliseum (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Quarter Horse Shows (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Trailblazer (about 500 feet away); America's First Horse (about 500 feet away); Fort Worth Stockyards Horse and Mule Barns (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 22, 2010

2. Thannisch Block Building & Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,334 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.