South Main Street Historic District, Fort Worth, Texas
historic place
The South Main Street Historic District in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, is designated as a Historic Place. It was nominated to the National Register of Historic Places on December 3, 2009, recognized for its early to mid-20th-century commercial architecture. The district's historical significance spans from 1909 to 1946, reflecting the construction period of its buildings. It includes eight contributing buildings, typically one- to three-story commercial blocks made of brick, tile, or concrete. Three historic tiled curb signs from around 1930 also contribute to the district's character. This area developed on land patented in 1868 to the heirs of John Childress. South Main Street historically connected Fort Worth's Southside to its downtown. The buildings illustrate a transition in transportation, from the streetcar era to the automobile era. The South Main Street Historic District preserves a significant collection of commercial architecture from Fort Worth's early 20th century.