Summary
City officials and preservationists are working to protect the historic, vacant TXU power plant on North Main Street by placing a highly significant and endangered overlay on the property. Tarrant County College, which previously explored selling the site, has worked to improve security while the city and community advocates pursue preservation options.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Maintenance costs for the vacant site have historically run approximately $200,000 annually for Tarrant County College.
Fort Worth residents, historic preservationists, and future developers seeking tax credits for rehabilitation.
The property owners face continued displacement while awaiting a path forward for housing.
Mentions & discussions (10)
What Fort Worth’s historic commission decided for four neighborhoods in September
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Historic & Cultural Landmarks Commission - Sep 14, 2026
Homeowners in historic districts must follow strict design rules when expanding their homes, balancing family needs with neighborhood preservation standards.
Historic & Cultural Landmarks Commission - Aug 10, 2026
Property owners sought to demolish a storm-damaged mid-century home in Carver Heights to build a new one, but the historic commission denied the demolition without prejudice because renovation hardship hadn't been formally proven.
ZONING COMMISSION - Jul 8, 2026
Residents are fighting to protect their historic neighborhood from industrial encroachment. They argue that new industrial zoning threatens their quality of life and historical heritage.
Inside the effort to save the story of Denton County’s oldest Black cemetery
Land acquisitions and racial violence swallowed Denton County's oldest Black cemetery.
Landmarks commission approves designs for new homes in southeast Fort Worth
Investors continue to build new homes in Fort Worth’s Historic Southside neighborhood. (Scott Nishimura | Fort Worth Report) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EvansRosedale-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ss...
Historic & Cultural Landmarks Commission - May 11, 2026
The commission is working to ensure that new construction and renovations in historic districts respect the original character of the neighborhoods. This includes strict rules on signage, fencing, and building materials.
These are Fort Worth’s most endangered buildings. Can they be saved?
Historic Fort Worth is drawing attention to these gems in hopes people will care enough to save them.
Historic & Cultural Landmarks Commission - Feb 9, 2026
City officials and preservationists are working to protect the historic, vacant TXU power plant on North Main Street by placing a highly significant and endangered overlay on the property. Tarrant County College, which previously explored selling the site, has worked to improve security while the city and community advocates pursue preservation options.
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - Jan 6, 2026
The council considered nominating the former power plant at 411 North Main Street for endangered landmark designation, balancing historic preservation with development interests.
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