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

Thannisch Block Building

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 22, 2010

1. Thannisch Block Building Marker

Inscription. The eastern portion of this structure was built in 1906-07 by Col. Thomas Marion Thannisch (1853-1935), one of north Fort Worth's early developers. Designed for use as a hotel and office space to serve the Stockyards community and trade, the building was expanded in 1913. The three story commercial structure features decorative brickwork, chevron designs in the upper story, and corbeled parapet.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983
(lower plaque)
Historic Hotels of America
National Trust for Historic Preservation

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5278.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 32° 47.336′ N, 97° 20.923′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is on East Exchange Avenue east of North Main Street (U.S. 287), on the left when traveling east. Located just to the left of the entrance to the Stockyard Hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth TX 76164, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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 Stock Yards Entrance (a few steps from this marker); Thomas B. Saunders Family (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Bulldogger (within shouting distance of this marker); The Coliseum (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Worth Stockyards Horse and Mule Barns (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Fort Worth Stock Yards Company (about 600 feet away); Fort Worth Livestock Exchange (about 600 feet away); Quanah Parker (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Other markers no longer nearby. Early Quarter Horse Shows (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); The Trailblazer (was about 500 feet away but

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 22, 2010

2. Thannisch Block Building & Marker

has been confirmed missing); America's First Horse (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 2,106 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.