The unknown future of a Fort Worth landmark may have taken a new turn.
The future of an iconic football stadium in Fort Worth is still unknown but the school district and city leaders are trying to do something about it.
Farrington Field was built in 1938 during the era of art deco architecture and design. The structure, which stands next to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo grounds, was recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The stadium and the surrounding 36 acres sit in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District and have been used by various community groups over the years.
The site is so meaningful that the city of Fort Worth and Fort Worth ISD were willing to pay $25,000 each for a panel study to see if there is a way to save the stadium and nearby Billingsly Field House., wrapped up their research and investigation this week. Nearly a dozen real estate experts toured the site and interviewed 60 different stakeholders. Their ideas and recommendations on how to proceed“The property has the potential to attract entrepreneurial businesses that would align with the city’s economic development strategic plan while complementing existing businesses and institutions in the area,”published this month.
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