Katy Freight Depot, Fort Worth, Texas
historic place
The Katy Freight Depot stands in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. This historic place is a one- and two-story building constructed of red brick and reinforced concrete. Its construction occurred in three phases between 1908 and 1953, with the original portion completed in 1908. The depot served the Missouri-Kansas-Texas, or Katy, Railroad. It functioned as a side-station freight depot, handling freight from the early 1900s through the mid-20th century. The building was central to Fort Worth's role as a North Texas railroad hub. The period of its historical significance spans from 1908, when the initial section was finished, to 1964, the last year the Katy Railroad was its sole occupant. Today, the Katy Freight Depot is the last stand-alone remnant of the Katy Railroad's presence in Fort Worth. In 2019, the building was sold and plans were made to convert it into laboratory and office space. This structure is historically important for representing the Katy Railroad's freight operations in the city.