Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Plaza Hotel Building
Sundance Square
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 20, 2010
1. Plaza Hotel Building Marker
This building was constructed in 1908 as a saloon with "Guest" rooms on the top floors. It belonged to Winfield Scott, one of Fort Worth's most prominent citizens who amassed a small fortune in the cattle business. A popular lodging place for cattlemen marketing their herds at the Fort Worth Stockyards, this building is the best example remaining in Fort Worth of a small "Cattle-Era" Hotel.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 32° 45.337′ N, 97° 19.909′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker is on Main Street south of East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Main St, Fort Worth TX 76102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Morris and Conn Buildings (a few steps from this marker); Western Union Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Gamblers & Gunfights (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Stage Leaves From Here" (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Worth's First Telephone Exchange
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 20, 2010
2. Plaza Hotel Building Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
