Flatiron Building, Office building at Houston and West 9th streets, Fort Worth, United States.
The Flatiron Building is a seven-story office structure with a triangular shape featuring a two-story base, five-story body, and decorative cornice adorned with terra-cotta lion heads. The lower and upper portions demonstrate the characteristic vertical emphasis typical of Chicago School design.
Built in 1907 by architects Sanguinet and Staats, this structure became one of the earliest skyscrapers in the Southwest and the first steel-reinforced concrete building in Fort Worth. It marked a turning point in the architectural development of the region.
The building displays Chicago School architectural elements through its clear division of base, shaft, and crown, following design principles established by Louis Sullivan.
The building is located at the corner of Houston and West 9th Street and is easily accessible, with the ground floor designated for events and upper floors available for office rental. Visitors can admire the exterior architecture and may explore the interior spaces if access is permitted.
The use of steel-reinforced concrete combined with a steel frame was an innovative technique when constructed, setting new building standards for the region. This hybrid construction method demonstrated how modern materials could work together with traditional craftsmanship.
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