Fairmount-Southside Historic District, Historic district in Fort Worth, United States.
Fairmount–Southside Historic District is a roughly rectangular 340-acre district in Fort Worth listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. It holds 1,013 contributing buildings and one other contributing structure, including the Meredith Benton House, the Johnson-Elliott House and the South Side Masonic Lodge No. 1114. Its buildings represent Late Victorian, Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements, and Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals architecture.
The district was established between 1883 and 1907 during a period of rapid growth in Fort Worth when many new homes were built. This era was important for the development of the southern part of the city.
The Southside Masonic Lodge and several historic homes show what architectural styles the early residents of Fort Worth preferred for their properties. These buildings reflect how the wealthier residents of the area chose to live and build.
The neighborhood is best explored on foot since the streets are compact and easy to walk through. Visitors should allow time to walk slowly and observe the different houses and architectural details along the way.
The district holds 1,013 contributing buildings plus one other contributing structure, and its roughly rectangular 340-acre boundary was listed on the National Register in 1990. The Meredith Benton House, Johnson-Elliott House and South Side Masonic Lodge No. 1114 were listed separately before being included.
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