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

Elizabeth Boulevard

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, November 9, 2025

1. Elizabeth Boulevard Marker

Inscription. This Boulevard, named the wife of developer John C. Ryan, was designed as the first phase of a residential district known as Ryan Place. Elaborate entry gates and the first house, the W.T. Fry home at 1112 Elizabeth, were built in 1911. Construction here peaked in 1920 and declined as a result of the economic depression at the end of the decade. The exclusive area was the home of many prominent Fort Worth oilmen and business leaders. Detailing of the elegant houses reflects the variety of architectural styles popular during the early 20th century.

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1455.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 32° 43.002′ N, 97° 20.117′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Ryan Place Improvement. It is at the intersection of Page Ave and College Ave on Page Ave. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 958 Page Ave, 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 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lanius House (about 600 feet away); James-Fujita House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grammer-Pierce House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); William Reeves House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Southside Church of Christ (approx. 0.4 miles away); Vinnedge-Loicano House (approx. half a mile away); Boykin House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, November 9, 2025

2. Elizabeth Boulevard Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.