How to apply for a Texas historical marker
The Texas marker program is one of the most visible programs of the Texas Historical Commission (THC). Markers commemorate many topics in Texas history including the architecture of houses, commercial and public buildings, religious congregations, military sites and individuals who have made lasting contributions to the state, community organizations and
Fairmount houses sought for 2017 tour of historic homes
It’s that time again! Home tour houses are being sought for the 2017 Fairmount Tour of Historic Homes. Fairmount’s home tour is held annually, every Mother’s Day weekend and is the largest fund raiser for the neighborhood.
Fairmount shines during Historic Fort Worth’s preservation awards
Each year Historic Fort Worth, Inc. recognizes outstanding preservation projects in Fort Worth through their annual awards program. During the spring, nominations are requested from the public for projects and people worth of consideration for the award. Four categories of awards recognize excellent preservation projects, rehabilitation of residential properties, great stewards
September 2016 – Board Meeting Minutes
FNA Board Minutes September 6, 2016; 7:00 pm Attending: Geri Cotton, Public Safety; Carrie Carter, Membership; Kim Worley, Administration; Roxanna Latifi, Preservation; David Thrapp, Infrastructure; Melanie Dotzour, Finance; Pat Bradley, President Ex Officio Board: Mickey Bradley Directors’ Reports Historic Preservation – Roxanna Latifi Four committee members accepted to Roxanna’s team:
804 Baltimore Ave. – Yard of the Month (September 2016)
September’s Yard of the Month award winners are Robert and Taylor Duncan of 804 Baltimore Ave. The home, a new construction with historic design features including a wraparound porch and dormer windows, was built in 2014/15. 1910 Sanborn Fire Maps show two single-story homes with front and back enclosed porches
August 2016 – General Meeting Minutes
Fairmount National Historic District General Meeting August 23, 2016 Meeting Called to Order by Pat Bradley – 7:00 p.m. Introduction of New Members – two new member households. Welcome! AGENDA Neighborhood Police Officer Update – Sergio Guadarrama (FTW NPO OF THE YEAR!) Uptick in car burglaries. Sergio is working overnights.
Come join your Fairmount neighbors at the September social Sept. 23
Come out and meet your neighbors Friday, Sept. 23 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.! Steve and Cathy Halliday have graciously opened their home at 1512 Lipscomb for the neighborhood social this month. Currently we offer the social free to all our neighborhood association members. Anyone that would like to become
First Festivus committee meeting set for Sept. 14
It’s about that time to start thinking about Festivus and all of its shenanigans. Last year was another huge success and with Festivus in its third year Hopefully we can keep the momentum going and make it even bigger and “brighter” in 2016! To start things off, we’d love to invite you
New FNA board members appointed for 2016-2018
At the Fairmount General Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 23 a vote was taken by the general membership to elect new board members for the following positions: communications, preservation, finance and safety. Preservation was the only contested position between candidates Susan Harper and Roxanna Latifi. The vote for director of preservation
August 2016 – Board Meeting Minutes
FNA Board Minutes August 1, 2016; 7:00 pm Attending: Carrie Carter, Membership; Kim Worley, Administration; Martin Dahl, Preservation; David Thrapp, Infrastructure; Melanie Dotzour, Finance; Stacy Lueker, Communications; Pat Bradley, President Ex Officio Board: Mickey Bradley; Robert Wedding Directors’ Reports Historic Preservation – Martin Dahl Murray Miller, our new contact in
About our neighborhood
Located in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas lies the largest historic neighborhood in the southwestern United States. Fairmount, with more than one thousand contributing structures, is comprised of mostly bungalow and four square homes from the late 1800s through the early 1920s.
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