commercial buildings; design and construction; inns, hotels, motels
Marker Year
1982
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Yes
Marker Location
815 Main St., Fort Worth at main entrance, inside.
Private Property
No
Marker Condition
In Situ
Marker Size
Medallion & Plate
Marker Text
In 1919 a group of Fort Worth civic leaders began planning for a hotel that would reflect the city's dynamic growth. Their efforts resulted in construction of the Hotel Texas, which was completed in 1921. Designed under the supervision of Fort Worth architects Sanguinet and Staats, the building features a mixture of styles and elaborate terra cotta detailing. President John F. Kennedy stayed here on the eve of his assassination in 1963. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1982.
