07.31.2023

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This Old House: Mid-century modern houses for sale around Fort Worth

The open concept house on Ryan Avenue is less that three miles from TCU, the Medical District, and Magnolia Avenue. | Image courtesy of Redonna Dunlap/JPAR Fort Worth

City Editor Kate, here. I am a sucker for the modernist designs of the mid-20th century. Give me all the clean lines, thin metal windows, and teak accents.

In case you’re less of an architecture aficionado and more of a nosy Zillow scroller — It’s ok, we all are — mid-century modern grew out of a desire to simplify the ornate elements of pre-World War architecture. Stemming from the Bauhaus movement, modernism includes many micro-styles, but mid-century was heavily influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright. Think: open floor plans, wood paneling, built-ins, and indoor-outdoor living.

Keep reading for 10 retro homes that will never go out of style. Note: These homes are on the market as of Friday, July 28.

FTW-midcentry-Smilax-Ave — The house on Smilax Avenue has a large back deck that looks out over the neighborhood.
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Photo courtesy of Jennifer Franke/Berkshire Hathaway

1504 Smilax Ave., Oakhurst | 4 BD, 4 BA | $689,000
Completed in 1949, the 4,000-sqft home features a central brick and wooden fireplace along with original built-ins. Plus, the house has a secret escape route from the basement.

3720 Autumn Dr., Westcliff | 6 BD, 5 BA | $4.2 million
Known as the Brachman house, this home was constructed in 1957 by local architect Larry Morton Gernsbacher, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West school.

2921 Ryan Ave., Ryan Place | 3 BD, 2 BA | $535,000
Built in 1950, the bungalow has an oversized front porch and a wall of windows that looks out over the shaded back deck.

FTW-mid-century-Geddes — The house on Geddes Avenue is just off I-30 and Hulen Street.
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Photo courtesy of Rocio Villavicencio/Rendon Realty

4516 Geddes Ave., Arlington Heights | 3 BD, 2 BA | $448,200
The updated home was built in 1968 with a split-roof, detached garage, a two-toned facade + features an updated kitchen.

5719 Pershing Ave., Arlington Heights | 3 BD, 3 BA | $499,900
This mid-century modern-style townhome features original wood floors, a private balcony, and a glass sunroom just steps away from bustling Camp Bowie Blvd.

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Events

Monday, July 31

Step | Monday, July 31 | 10 a.m. | Southwest Community Center, 6300 Welch Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Get your sweat on with bench aerobics and step training.

Tuesday, Aug. 1

Margarita Tuesday | Tuesday, Aug. 1 | 4:30-9 p.m. | Neighbor’s House, 500 W. 7th St., Fort Worth | $5 | Sip on a refreshing margarita while you shop artisan goods and fresh produce.

Wednesday, Aug. 2

Texas Rangers | Wednesday, Aug. 2-Thursday, Aug. 3 | Times vary | Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr, Arlington | $9-$570 | Watch the Rangers take on the Chicago White Sox + enjoy $1 hot dogs all night.

Thursday, Aug. 3

Rockin’ the River | Thursday, Aug. 3, Thursday, Aug. 10 | 5-10 p.m. | Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth | Free | Grab an inner tube and relax in the Trinity River with performances by the Dirty River Boys, Chattahoochee + Tyler and the Tribe.

Friday, Aug. 4

“Children of the Sea” | Friday, Aug. 4 | 4 p.m. | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | $7-$10 | Enjoy the colorful anime film about two orphans who live in an aquarium.

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News Notes

Open

Terrell Heights staple MaMa E’s BBQ and Home Cooking reopened after damage from February’s winter storms. The eatery located at the intersection of Evans Avenue and Rosedale Street is back serving soul food favorites and “red drinks.” (Fort Worth Report)

Festival

The Modern by Moonlight Otsukimi Festival will return this fall. Scheduled to coordinate with the Harvest Moon, the festival will take place on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 16 + feature Japanese-inspired food and drinks, special exhibitions, and a drumming performance by Dondoko Taiko. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Aug. 4.

Announced

The full star-studded lineup for Gordy’s Hwy 30 Music Fest was released last week. Dierks Bentley, Zach Bryan, Cody Jinks, and Koe Wetzel are among the headliners. Grab tickets now for the festival running Thursday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Oct. 22 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Coming Soon

We’re one step closer to the opening of Canyon Ranch Wellness Club in the fall. Canyon Ranch announced a $150 million partnership with VICI Properties, a real estate investment trust that owns Caesars Palace and the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. The wellness club is set to open in the Cultural District in October.

Edu

Calling all teachers — it’s your last chance to stock your classroom shelves with materials from the now-closed Central Library. Bring a school ID to the downtown branch on Saturday, Aug. 5 + Sunday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and load up on free books and periodicals.

Biz

Southwire Co., an electrical component firm based in Georgia, is headed to AllianceTexas. The company is leasing a 1.2 million-sqft speculative distribution hub on Blue Mound Road. Scheduled to open in mid-2024, the facility will employ 250 workers.

Tech

Local tech company Galaxy Unmanned Systems was awarded $1.25 million from the Department of Defense to continue building an airspace integration roadmap. Led by brothers Tony and Jason White, the team is creating a prototype unmanned airship for Advanced Air Mobility research. (Fort Worth Inc.)

Watch

It’s always cool to be kind — Fort Worth’s Taste Community Restaurant was featured on Good Morning America last week. The pay-what-you-can nonprofit is working to reduce food insecurity in the Near Southside + will expand to Arlington early next year. Make a reservation to enjoy a fresh meal that helps others.

Drink

If you’re like us and like your chicken fried, and a cold beer on a Friday night, head to Fat Daddy’s in Mansfield to get your weekend started off on the right foot. (And yes, that’s a Zac Brown Band reference.)*

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kate

From the editor

I love looking at contemporary homes almost as much as mid-century modern ones — which is why I can’t wait for Fort Worth Magazine’s 2023 Dream Street homes to be completed. Located in Colleyville’s Oak Alley, the three luxury homes — featuring Mediterranean, English, and Tuscan designs — will be completed and open for tours in October.

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