About this property
The Blackstone Hotel is the tallest hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, at 268 ft (82 m) tall. Located on the corner of Fifth and Main Streets, it is noted for its Art Deco design with terracotta ornamentation and setbacks on the top floors. The hotel was constructed in 1929 and operated for over 50 years before it sat vacant for nearly 20 years.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 84001961. It was listed on February 2, 1984.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Blackstone Hotel listed on the National Register?
Blackstone Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 2, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Blackstone Hotel?
Blackstone Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blackstone Hotel?
The period of significance for Blackstone Hotel is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1929.
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