Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House

Built in 1899, the Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House is Fort Worth’s premier example of Queen Anne-style Victorian architecture. Designed by English architect Howard Messer, of the firm Messer, Sanguinet and Messer, the home was occupied by only three families in its history and remains largely unaltered from its original construction. Turrets, gables, copper finials, a slate tile roof and a porch of red sandstone and marble highlight the late Victorian exterior. The elaborate interior consists of original ornate oak mantles, cornices, coffered ceilings, paneling and parquet floors. Event Rental Information 

Thistle Hill

One of the premier residential landmarks of Fort Worth, Thistle Hill is the most impressive surviving mansion of the “cattle baron” era. The main wing of the house is a two and one-half story gambreled mass with flanking semi-circular bays. Tall chimneys and an immense portico with Tuscan columns accentuate the vertical thrust of the composition. Red brick walls are sumptuously rimmed in cast stone; roofs are clad in lustrous green tile. Interior features include entry hall with grand staircase and extensive woodwork. The fenced grounds, including a very fine carriage house, have survived. The house was designed by Sanguinet & Staats and built in 1903-1904. The property was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1977, and has been placed on the National Register. Event Rental Information