Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Laneri House
Photographed by Joe Lotz, June 24, 2026
1. The Laneri House Marker
Italian immigrant John B. Laneri moved to Fort Worth in 1883 and became a prominent businessman and civic leader. He founded the O.B. Macaroni Company and started a private boys school unknown as Laneri College. He had this residence built in 1904 in one of the city's most prosperous neighborhoods. The brick structure features classical detailing and fine interior woodwork. Laneri occupied the house until his death in 1935.
Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3033.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 32° 44.126′ N, 97° 19.805′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is at the intersection of South Jennings Street and W Terrell Ave, on the right when traveling south on South Jennings Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 902 S Jennings St, Fort Worth TX 76104, 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: Maxwell-Liston House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Sanctuary - Gustavaus Adolphus Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. John's Evangelical and Reform Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Broadway Baptist Church of Ft. Worth (approx. 0.4 miles away); Baker Funeral Home
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Photographed by Joe Lotz, June 24, 2026
2. The Laneri House 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 12 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.
