Chisholm Trail Mural

Looking Southwest

Jett Building

400 Main - c.1902

The most notable feature of this Sundance Square building is the Chisolm Trail Mural painted by Richard Haas on its south side. The mural attracts many tourists into Downtown Fort Worth. The Jett Building was once home of the Northern Texas Traction Co. which operated the Interurban Railway with service to Dallas and Cleburne.  Although the building's architect is unknown, it appears that the structure was modeled after Frank Lloyd Wright's Larkin Building.  The building is in danger of demolition due to the construction of a central plaza along Main Street.  Jamba Juice has leased the first floor.  They serve fruit juices and smoothies along with low fat soups.  Radio Station 95.9 FM "The Ranch" KFWR operates a street-side radio studio.  Windows in the studios open out to 3rd Street and a new balcony/covered porch has been constructed on the west side of the building. 

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