Colonial Revival; commercial buildings; design and construction; markets, merchantiles; Art Deco
Marker Year
1980
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Yes
Marker Location
1400 Henderson, Fort Worth
Private Property
No
Marker Condition
In Situ
Marker Size
Medallion & Plate
Marker Text
Oklahoma City developer John J. Harden had this commercial structure built in 1930 to provide market space for local farmers, vendors, and retail businesses. Designed by B. Gaylor Noftsger, also of Oklahoma City, it features influences of the Spanish Colonial Revival, Italian Baroque Revival, and Art Deco styles. The public market remained in operation until 1941 and the building later housed a variety of businesses. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -1980.
