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

Knights of Pythias Hall

Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 15, 2024

1. Knights of Pythias Hall Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1881; rebuilt in 1901, following fire, by noted local architects Sanguinet and Staats. Style similar to North European city hall or medieval guild hall.

This is first Pythian Castle Hall built in the United States.

In third-floor niche is 7-foot suit of armor that stood above 1881 building. Fort Worth Pythian Lodge No. 101 (a fraternal group) occupies 2 floors. Became first local building named to National Register of Historic Places, 1970.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1962

Erected 1962 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2967.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 32° 45.322′ N, 97° 19.878′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Sundance Square. It is on East 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 East 3rd Sreet, Fort Worth TX 76102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

It is also in the American South.

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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: Gamblers & Gunfights (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza Hotel Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Western Union Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Hotels (within shouting distance of this marker); Morris and Conn Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Opera Houses & Theaters (within shouting distance of this marker); Land Title Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "The Stage Leaves From Here" (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 15, 2024

2. Knights of Pythias Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 457 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.