Fort Worth Public Market

Fort Worth Public Market
Location 1400 Henderson Street,
Fort Worth, Texas
Coordinates 32°45′3″N 97°19′56″W / 32.75083°N 97.33222°W / 32.75083; -97.33222Coordinates: 32°45′3″N 97°19′56″W / 32.75083°N 97.33222°W / 32.75083; -97.33222
NRHP Reference # 84001981[1]
RTHL # 2031
Significant dates
Added to NRHP July 5, 1984
Designated RTHL 1980

Fort Worth Public Market is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The building was designed by B. Gaylord Noftsger, a native of Oklahoma City. Developer John J. Harden, also from Oklahoma, spent $150,000 on the building. It was opened to the public on June 20, 1930. The building is noted for its terra cotta tile and multi-colored tile roof. The main tower is decorated with terra cotta columns and pilasters. The building housed various businesses such as grocers, bakers and butchers. At its peak, the Public Market had space for 145 farmer and vendor stalls and 30 permanent retail shops. The building was purchased in 1944 by R.C. Bowen of Bowen Properties. In 2010 a fire destroyed a shed behind the main building. In 2012 the building was purchased by oil and gas mogul Bob Simpson. In 2014 Simpson sold the building to MC Estates. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in July 5, 1984.

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  1. ↑ "NPS Focus". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. Retrieved January 14, 2012.

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