Bryce House, William J.
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N 32° 44.381 W 097° 23.594
14S E 650544 N 3623570
Quick Description: One of the rare examples of a Chateauesque dwelling in Texas, Fairview (the name of this house in Fort Worth) features Richardsonian arches and gabled dormers.
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 2/9/2007 3:54:41 PM
Waymark Code: WM1795
Views: 30
Long Description:
The William J. Bryce House, named "Fairview" by its owner and builder, is an excellent example of a late l9th century residence designed by the noted Fort Worth architect Marshall Sanguinet. Inspired by French Renaissance sources, the house exemplifies the quality of life found in the Arlington Heights subdivision at the turn of the century. William J. Bryce, the builder and first occupant of the residence, was a successful contractor who later served as the mayor of Fort Worth.
Street address:
4900 Bryce Ave.
Fort Worth, TX United States
76107
County / Borough / Parish: Tarrant
Year listed: 1984
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering: One of the best preserved examples of residential construction in Arlington Heights in that era.
Periods of significance: 1875-1899
Historic function: Domestic Single Dwelling
Current function: Domestic Single Dwelling
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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