Fort Worth Recreation Building - Fort Worth, TX - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The Fort Worth Recreation Building was built by the firm of West and Womack. E.W. Van Slyke and Company were the architects.

The building was constructed in 1927. It's a brick building with a steel frame and concrete foundation. The gable-shaped front facade features a ribbon of seven multiple-light steel awning windows that form an arch on the upper wall. There are three sets of arched openings with metal doors. Ground-level windows have been bricked up. A cornerstone containing the names of the members of
the Fort Worth Recreation Board, City Council, city manager, the mayor, and the construction date of 1927 is located at
the northwest corner of the building.

The interior includes a 7,430 square foot gym floor. The City of Fort Worth sold the building in the 80's. It was used as a factory, so much of the interior athletic fixtures were removed. "The Fort Worth Recreation Building retains its integrity of location, design, workmanship, materials, and feeling." says the nomination form.

Street address: 215 W Vickery Blvd Fort Worth, TX United States 76104 County / Borough / Parish: Tarrant County Year listed: 2014 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Entertainment/Recreation Periods of significance: 1927-1964 Historic function: Recreation and Culture: sports facility Current function: Vacant/Not in Use Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Secondary Website 2: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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