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

Lanius House

Photographed by QuesterMark, June 8, 2024

1. Lanius House Texas Historical Marker

Inscription. A native of Bonham, Texas, Clarence Lanius (1880-1947) was a cattleman with ranches in several locations across the state. By 1922 he and his wife, Myrtle (Swecker) (1880-1958), had moved into their new home here in the city's finest residential area in the early 20th century. The Lanius house is a good example of the Bungalow style of architecture popular at the time and features broad overhanging eaves that are somewhat flared. A wide porch and porte-cochere dominate the facade. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3035.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 32° 42.941′ N, 97° 20.214′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in the Ryan Place Neighborhood. It is on South Adams Street south of Elizabeth Blvd, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2420 S Adams St, Fort Worth TX 76110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sandidge-Walker House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elizabeth Boulevard (about 600 feet away); James-Fujita House

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(about 700 feet away); Grammer-Pierce House (approx. 0.3 miles away); William Reeves House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Southside Church of Christ (approx. half a mile away); Vinnedge-Loicano House (approx. half a mile away); Rogers-O'Daniel House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

More about this marker. This medallion-and-plate marker is mounted on the front of the brick support column that holds up the roof of the front porch.

Lanius House with Texas Historical Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by QuesterMark, June 8, 2024

2. Lanius House with Texas Historical Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2024, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 598 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2024, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.