F. W. Woolworth Building (Fort Worth, Texas) facts for kids
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 F. W. Woolworth Building
Location in Texas
F. W. Woolworth Building
Location in the United States
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| Location | 501 Houston St., Fort Worth, Texas |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1925 |
| Architect | Wiley G. Clarkson, James T. Taylor |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 94001359 |
| Added to NRHP | November 25, 1994 |
The F.W. Woolworth Building is a really old and important building in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. It's located in an area called Sundance Square. For many years, it was a popular store called F.W. Woolworth. Today, other businesses are in the building.
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A Look at the Woolworth Building
What is the Woolworth Building?
This building used to be a big department store for the F. W. Woolworth Company. It was open from 1926 until 1990. Imagine all the cool things people bought there! Now, different shops and offices are inside, like a JoS. A. Bank Clothiers store.
Its Unique Design and History
The F.W. Woolworth Building was designed by two architects, Wiley G. Clarkson and James T. Taylor. They planned for it to be ten stories tall. But it was only built with three stories. The building is made from limestone and concrete.
Classical Style Details
The building has a special look called Classical Revival. This style uses ideas from ancient Greek and Roman buildings. One cool part is an elaborate frieze. A frieze is a long, decorated band, often found near the top of a building.
A Historic Landmark
Because of its history and design, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. This means it's recognized as an important place in American history.
