Sundance Square in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Western Union Building
Photographed by QuesterMark, February 26, 2022
1. Western Union Building Marker
The first telegraphed communication to Fort Worth came via a private line rigged to Eagle Ford in 1874. The Western Union Telegraph Company moved offices to this location, without a moment's interruption in service, in August 1931. The Telegraph Company played an integral part in the city's growth, linking Fort Worth to the world's leading cattle, grain, and oil markets. The building's flashy, progressive Zigzag Art Deco style, by architect James B. Davies, Sr., was a great association with the company's modern technology.
Erected by Sundance Square.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1931.
Location. 32° 45.317′ N, 97° 19.913′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Sundance Square. It is at the intersection of Main Street and East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 Main Street, Fort Worth TX 76102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gamblers & Gunfights (a few steps from this marker); Morris and Conn Buildings (a few steps from this marker); Plaza Hotel Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Knights of Pythias Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Hotels (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Worth's First Telephone Exchange (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Opera Houses & Theaters (about 300 feet away); "The Stage Leaves From Here" (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.
Photographed by QuesterMark, February 26, 2022
2. Western Union Building with Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2022, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 713 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2022, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
