Mitchell-Schoonover Home
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
N 32° 44.303 W 097° 20.633
14S E 655171 N 3623497
This medallion-and-plate is on the front of a home in Fort Worth that was built for a jeweler and is currently serving as a law office.
Waymark Code: WM1AYQ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Index Entry: Mitchell-Schoonover House
Address: 600 S. 8th Ave.
City: Fort Worth
County: Tarrant
Subject Codes: BH; DC;
Year Marker Erected: 1979
Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Marker Location: 600 S. 8th Ave, Ft.Worth
Marker Size: Medallion & Plate
More on Sanguinet: WM15JP
Marker Number: 3425

Marker Text:
James E. Mitchell, a jeweler, demanded a high degree of skilled craftsmanship in the construction of this house. Completed in 1907, it was designed by the Fort Worth architectural firm of Sanguinet and Staats. A friend, Dr. Charles B. Simmons, purchased the property in 1920. Ownership of the home was transferred to his daughter Maurine and her husband Dr. Frank Schoonover in 1945. The occupied the residence until 1979. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark- 1979.
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