Fort Worth Public Market
National Register of Historic Places

Fort Worth Public Market

Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
Listed
January 5, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84001981

About this property

Fort Worth Public Market is a historic farmers' market and retail building located in Fort Worth, Texas. The building was designed by B. Gaylord Noftsger, a native of Oklahoma City. Developer John J. Harden, also from Oklahoma, spent $150,000 on the building, which opened to the public on June 20, 1930. The building is noted for its terracotta tile and multi-colored tile roof. The main tower is decorated with terracotta columns and pilasters. The building housed various businesses such as grocers, bakers and butchers. At its peak, the Public Market had space for 145 farmer and vendor stalls and 30 permanent retail shops. The building was purchased in 1944 by R.C. Bowen of Bowen Properties; in 2010 a fire destroyed a shed behind the main building. In 2012 the building was purchased by oil and gas mogul Bob Simpson, who sold the building to MC Estates in 2014. It was named a Texas Historical Landmark in 1980 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 5, 1984.

Location

1400 Henderson St.
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
32.74432, -97.33804

Categories

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Sources

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When was Fort Worth Public Market listed on the National Register?

Fort Worth Public Market was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 5, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Fort Worth Public Market?

Fort Worth Public Market is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fort Worth Public Market?

The period of significance for Fort Worth Public Market is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1930.

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