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The Woman's Club of Fort Worth Historical Preservation Trust (created in 1993 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity) is exclusively dedicated to the maintenance and preservation of four historically significant homes plus a carriage house built at the turn of the 20th century and located in Fort Worth's Near Southside historic district. Originally owned by early city leaders, today they are owned and treasured by The Woman's Club of Fort Worth. They occupy the entire 1300th block of Pennsylvania Avenue, and serve as perfect examples of the architectural design, construction and early opulence of the 1900s. The first home was gifted to The Woman's Club in 1923 by Mrs. William G. Newby (Etta) and the remainder of the homes were slowly purchased by The Woman's Club. The last home, at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Ballinger Street, was purchased in the mid-1940s with a significant gift to The Woman's Club from the Amon G. Carter Foundation.
Weather and the age of the buildings continue to challenge the Trust's commitment to preserving these stellar examples of Fort Worth's rich history. All gifts to the Trust are used exclusively to meet the expensive demands of maintaining, improving and preserving the buildings as city treasures. Your gift today will have an immediate impact and allow the Trust to help assure that examples of Fort Worth in the 1900s are available for future generations to enjoy.
Each year, The Woman's Club Historical Preservation Trust (HPT) spends hundreds of thousands of dollars on buildings owned by The Woman's Club. Examples of HPT projects over the last five years are: the construction of a safe and architecturally enhancing fire escape from the upper level of a building; the rebuild of sewer lines from buildings to the city sewer line; the addition and maintenance of HVAC units throughout the campus; roof and interior water damage repairs; and the repair and replacement of rotting windows to accurate historical standards.
a Avenue in the city’s Near Southside. These homes are perfect examples of architectural design, construction and opulence in the city’s early history. Weather and building ages continue to challenge the Trust’s commitment to preserving these perfect examples from Fort Worth’s rich history, and the Trust welcomes your financial assistance.
The Historical Preservation Trust was established to provide funds for the restoration, maintenance and heritage of the landmark buildings that are home to The Woman's Club of Fort Worth. The Woman's Club, founded in 1921, has a mission to empower and support the Fort Worth Woman by engaging her through various cultural, professional, and philanthropic programs.
Your gift today will provide needed assistance with two current projects. The current project underway is the rebuild of rotten building soffits, and the second is a very large two-stage project. The first portion of the project will involve the redesign of water flow and the replacement of a flat roof above the front porch of Margaret Meacham Hall (corner of Pennsylvania and Ballinger), and the project will conclude with the repair, rebuild and sealing of damaged porch elements. Both projects will be expensive, but are significantly important examples of the Trust's charge to maintain the architectural features of Woman's Club buildings.
Please join the Trust as it works to advance its mission.
The Woman's Club of Fort Worth Historical Preservation Trust endorses and is committed to The Woman's Club of Fort Worth and stands behind its mission, purpose and values. TWCFW is a safe place for women of all backgrounds, and it does not condone any form of racism or intolerance. Woman's Club members work together as a club of diverse women who provide support and education for members and employees on critical issues.
Organization name
The Woman's Club of Fort Worth Historical Preservation Trust
Causes
Women & Girls
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Tarrant
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Address
1316 Pennsylvania Ave