Thistle Hill, historic mansion in Fort Worth, Texas
Thistle Hill is a historic mansion and former restaurant located in Fort Worth, Texas. Built in 1903, it represents early 20th-century American architecture.
Constructed by wheat baron A.B. Wharton in 1903, Thistle Hill has been a significant part of Fort Worth’s heritage for more than a century.
The mansion has served as a symbol of prosperity and cultural sophistication in Fort Worth's history, reflecting the city's economic rise.
Currently serves as a venue for weddings, corporate events, and other special occasions.
One of the few remaining examples of Beaux Arts residential architecture in Texas.
Address: 1509 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Phone: +(817)3361212
Website: http://historicfortworth.org
GPS coordinates: 32.73793,-97.34243
Latest update: May 29, 2025 20:55
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