Shaw, Thomas and Marjorie, House
historic place
The Thomas and Marjorie Shaw House is a historic place in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. This Monterrey style house was built in 1927 by prominent Fort Worth contractor Bert B. Adams. It was one of the first residences constructed in the fashionable Park Hill Addition. Thomas and Marjorie Shaw purchased the house upon its completion. Thomas Shaw was a successful independent oil producer. He was associated with the Standard Oil Company and founded the T.G. Shaw Oil Corporation in 1924. Hallmark features of the house include its stucco wall finish and a distinctive tile roof. A historical marker was erected here in 1993 by the Texas Historical Commission. The house was also listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. The Thomas and Marjorie Shaw House stands as an example of early residential development and architectural trends in Fort Worth's Park Hill Addition.