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

Alice E. Carlson Elementary School

Photographed by Joe Lotz, June 24, 2026

1. Alice E. Carlson Elementary School Marker

Inscription.
Designed by Fort Worth architect Wiley G. Clarkson and built in 1927, this building was enlarged twice, once in 1935 with Works Progress Administration funds and again in 1953 with designs by noted area architect Joseph R. Pelich, Sr. The original classrooms, principal's office and cafeteria were supplemented by additional wings. Named for a teacher who was the first woman to serve on the Fort Worth School Board, the institution shaped the growth of the neighborhood and its children. Architectural features include multilight frame windows and Spanish colonial revival details, including the tile roof and wrought iron lamps. State Archeological Landmark - 1983
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2000

Erected 2000 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12202.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 32° 42.716′ N, 97° 21.867′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in University West. It is at the intersection of West Cantey Street and Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling west on West Cantey Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3320 W Cantey St, Fort Worth TX 76109, 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dave C. Reed Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Erma Lowe Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Texas Log Cabins (approx. 0.6 miles away); Thomas G. & Marjorie Shaw House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Westbrook Estate (approx. 0.7 miles away); University United Methodist Church (approx. ¾ mile away); Fort Worth Zoological Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); Rogers-O'Daniel House (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Photographed by Joe Lotz, June 24, 2026

2. Alice E. Carlson Elementary School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2026, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2026, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.