Sundance Square in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 7, 2024
1. Chamber of Commerce Marker
The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce traces its history to 1882 when the Fort Worth Board of Trade first organized during the early years, local business leaders promoted Fort Worth as the "Queen City of the Plains." The beautiful 1888 red sandstone Board of Trade building at Seventh and Houston was home to the Board of Trade for several years. In 1900, Capt. B.B. Paddock and other business leaders reorganized and revitalized the Board of Trade which then helped attract the Armour and Swift companies to the Fort Worth Stockyards in 1902. In 1912, the Board of Trade changed its name to the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, and it undertook many economic development programs to market the city for agricultural businesses, ground distribution companies, oil and gas firms, aviation services and manufacturing, military facilities, educational institutions and conventions. As early as the 1920s, the Chamber included a department to solicit conventions to the city. In 1986, that department, the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau, became a separate organization.
Erected 2006 by Heritage Trails.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 32° 45.151′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First National Bank Building (here, next to this marker); Flying Machines (within shouting distance of this marker); Changing Landscape (within shouting distance of this marker); The Atelier Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Wild Bunch (about 400 feet away); King Candy Co. (about 400 feet away); First Christian Church of Fort Worth (about 400 feet away); Cynthia Ann Parker and Native Americans of North Texas (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 7, 2024
2. Chamber of Commerce Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
