Crestline Area in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Fairview
William J. Bryce House
Photographed by J Frye Fort Worth TX, April 23, 2022
1. Fairview Marker
A native of Scotland, William J. Bryce (1861-1944) moved to Fort Worth in 1883 and developed a successful brick contracting business. In 1893 he constructed this house, which was designed by the prominent architectural firm of Sanguinet & Messer. The Mayor of Fort Worth from 1927 to 1933, Bryce lived here until his death. One of the rare examples of a Chateauesque dwelling in Texas, Fairview features Richardsonian arches and gabled dormers.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1556.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 32° 44.379′ N, 97° 23.593′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in the Crestline Area. It is at the intersection of Bryce Avenue and Eldridge Street, on the left when traveling east on Bryce Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4900 Bryce Ave, Fort Worth TX 76107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Henry M. Williams Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Smith-Burnett Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marshall R. Sanguinet House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Baldridge House (approx. Ό mile away); Arlington Heights Lodge No. 1184, A.F. & A.M (approx. 0.3 miles away); WWI Camp Bowie Base (approx. 0.3 miles away); Westover Manor (approx. 0.7 miles away); George Herman O'Brien, Jr. (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.
Photographed by J Frye Fort Worth TX, April 23, 2022
2. Fairview Marker
Photographed by J Frye Fort Worth TX, April 23, 2022
3. Fairview Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2022, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 640 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 10, 2022, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
