Thistle Hill

1509 Pennsylvania Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas 76104

(817) 332-5875

 
 

From I-30 near downtown Fort Worth (just west of I-35W). Take the Summit Avenue/8th Avenue exit and go south.

The first street with a stoplight south of I-30 is Pennsylvania Avenue, which is the street that runs in front of the house. Do not turn, but continue south one more block and turn left onto Pruitt Street..

The parking lot for Thistle Hill is half-way down the block on the left, just before the red brick wall surrounding the Thistle Hill property. It has a sign that says "Thistle Hill Parking."

Park, then enter the grounds through the driveway gate (front or rear of house) and ring the front doorbell.

Alternate route from I-35 south of I-30. Take the Rosedale exit west to 8th Avenue. Turn right (north) onto 8th Avenue. Turn right onto Pruitt Street.

The parking lot for Thistle Hill is half-way down the block on the left, just before the red brick wall surrounding the Thistle Hill property. It has a sign that says "Thistle Hill Parking."

Park, then enter the grounds through the driveway gate (front or rear of house) and ring the front doorbell.

Note: buses may need to park on the street since the parking lot has a significant dip at the entry.


 

 

 

One of the premier residential landmarks of Fort Worth, Thistle Hill is the most impressive surviving mansion of the “cattle baron” era. The main wing of the house is a two and one-half story gambreled mass with flanking semi-circular bays. Tall chimneys and an immense portico with Tuscan columns accentuate the vertical thrust of the composition. Red brick walls are sumptuously rimmed in cast stone; roofs are clad in lustrous green tile. Interior features include entry hall with grand staircase and extensive woodwork. The fenced grounds, including a very fine carriage house, have survived. The house was designed by Sanguinet & Staats and built in 1903-1904. The property was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1977, and has been placed on the National Register.

 

 

1110 Penn Street

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

817.336.2344

 

 


 

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