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The Fort Worth Stockyards is a historic district that is located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, north of the central business district.A 98-acre (40 ha) portion encompassing much of the district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District in 1976. [1]
The Fort Worth Masonic Temple is a Masonic Temple located at 1100 Henderson Street, Fort Worth, Texas. Designed by Wiley G. Clarkson, the Neoclassical/early PWA Art Moderne structure was completed in 1931 and has largely remained unchanged. [2] The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017 as Masonic Temple. [1]
In 1883, the Fort Worth Stockyards were officially incorporated. [2] Local ranchers wished to encourage interest in their cattle. A conversation between rancher Charles McFarland and Charles French, marketing manager for the Fort Worth Stock Yards, resulted in the first area stock show in 1896. [3]
Fort Worth Stockyards Fort Worth Stockyards Saddle up! Fort Worth Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas has become the No. 1 destination for those hoping to channel their inner cowboys (or cowgirls!).
Today’s drives typically last about five minutes and happen twice daily at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Excessive heat in North Texas limit the drives to just the 11:30 a.m. time during the summer months.
When the Star-Telegram visited in July, a Fort Worth Herd employee passing by said they use it occasionally. A draft of a 2016 historic resource survey of the Stockyards includes Scale House B.
Fort Worth: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and includes another 76: Oil & Gas Building: Oil & Gas Building: January 25, 2024 : 309 W. 7th Street: Fort Worth: 77: Old Town Historic District: Old Town Historic District
Chicago Cubs fan Ted Herek, 13, watches as the cattle drive make their way down the street surrounded by spectators in the historic Stockyards in Fort Worth on Thursday, July 11, 2024.