Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission | October 12, 2026

The City of Fort Worth Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission met on October 12, 2026, to consider historic-preservation cases. No procurement activity, contract awards, or purchasing decisions were identified. For 5536 Bong Drive, the commission approved a certificate of appropriateness to demolish a contributing structure under the unreasonable-economic-hardship criteria; staff cited estimated rehabilitation costs of $149,000–$198,500 and demolition costs of $12,700. The vote was recorded as 6–2 after a correction. The commission unanimously denied without prejudice the request to replace windows and siding at 1021 East Cannon Street, and unanimously denied without prejudice the request for a new slider window and multicolored stone planters at 2415 Ellis Avenue.

The commission unanimously recommended that City Council approve historic-site tax-exemption verification for the former Our Lady of Victory Academy, now the Marin, noting that the work met the 20% expenditure threshold and qualified for a 15-year exemption term. A proposal for renovations, additions, windows, and a roof at the former Davala Elementary School was continued unanimously to the November meeting so the applicant could provide more complete window details and consult with staff and preservation stakeholders. The meeting also included approval of prior meeting minutes.