Waggoner, W. T. Building
historic place
The W. T. Waggoner Building stands in Fort Worth, Texas. This historic place was constructed between 1919 and 1920 for William Thomas Waggoner, a prominent rancher, oilman, and banker. Designed by the architectural firm Sanguinet & Staats, the twenty-story skyscraper cost 1.5 million dollars to build. When completed, it was one of the tallest buildings in Fort Worth and a significant example of the Chicago School architectural style. The building originally housed the National Bank of Commerce, which later merged to become Continental National Bank, from 1920 to 1957. It also served as offices for major oil companies, reflecting Fort Worth's role in the burgeoning oil industry. The W. T. Waggoner Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 10, 1979. Its construction marked a period of rapid urban and commercial growth in Fort Worth. Today, it continues to be a notable structure in the city's history.