Texas and Pacific Lofts in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Texas & Pacific Railroad Passenger Terminal

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 26, 2025

1. Texas & Pacific Railroad Passenger Terminal Marker

Inscription. A line of the Texas & Pacific Railroad was extended to Fort Worth in 1876 and proved vital to the economic growth of the City. Company officials, led by the President John L. Lancaster, had this Passenger Terminal Building constructed in 1931. Designed by Wyatt C. Hedrick (1888-1964), it is a good example of the Art Deco style. Rail traffic began to decline during the 1950s and the last T&P passenger train to the city stopped here on March 22, 1967. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5243.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is March 22, 1967.

Location. 32° 44.764′ N, 97° 19.673′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Texas and Pacific Lofts. It is at the intersection of W Lancaster Ave and Throckmorton Street, on the left when traveling west on W Lancaster Ave. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 W Lancaster Ave, 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.

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: Fort Worth Main Post Office Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Texas Spring Palace (about 500 feet away); Hell's Half Acre

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Hell's Half Acre (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Ignatius Academy Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Patrick's Cathedral (approx. ¼ mile away); John Peter Smith (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Texas & Pacific Railroad Passenger Terminal and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 26, 2025

2. Texas & Pacific Railroad Passenger Terminal and marker

Texas & Pacific Railroad Passenger Terminal building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 26, 2025

3. Texas & Pacific Railroad Passenger Terminal building

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.