24 replies to this topic

[Austin55]

The beautiful old building is for sale, being marketed as office, multifamily, or hotel redevelopment.

 

http://www.loopnet.c...th-TX/12397017/

 

Could make a lovely apartment, and plenty of room on the lot to the north to build more units.

[Doohickie]

I wish I had the money to turn that building into apartments.  They would be incredible.

[NSFW]

Fort Worth City Hall?

[JBB]

I see it more as a hotel or apartments.  It really is a nice building.  If the listing is correct, it only has just over 100 parking spaces.  That would make any large commercial use a bit of a challenge.  (I wouldn't see it as a challenge, but I'm not in "pry my car from my cold dead hands" camp.)

[Austin55]

Check out the floorplans in the marketing pdf. Looks perfect for hotel or small apartments.

 

The lot is about the exact same size as 400 S Jennings if a developer wanted apartments + garage, or the same size as the Magnolia Green townhomes and Alston garage if a developer wanted some condos or town homes + parking on the site as an addition. 

 

Also the little green patch along Lancaster would be great for dogwalking. 

 

Dang, really want to live here now!

[JBB]

I didn't even scroll down to see the rest of listing.  It really has a lot of potential.  I didn't realize the full size of the lot.  I know I've been in the building before, but it would have been prior to 1989 and I've forgotten far more than I remember since then.

[renamerusk]

First and foremost, my vote would be for a Hotel with Spa; it certainly has the bones (hospital rooms, cafeteria, etc.)

[Jeriat]

I'll also toss my vote in for a hotel. 

Would make a nice Wyndham. 

[renamerusk]

I'll also toss my vote in for a hotel. ....Would make a nice Wyndham. 

 

Dare I say  "A Mansion on Turtle Creek or a Ritz Carlton?"

[Austin55]

Sold! Hotel possibilities seem strong here.

https://fortworthbus...building-sells/

[Stadtplan]

From when I visited a relative here, the rooms and corridors seemed quite a bit larger than newer hospitals, so a hotel could be a possibility. Probably a little too small for apartments though unless you combined multiple rooms. I also recall substantially thick walls.

[Jeriat]

 What'd I say . . . ?
 

I'll also toss my vote in for a hotel. 

Would make a nice Wyndham. 

 

Yup.

 

Sold! Hotel possibilities seem strong here.

https://fortworthbus...building-sells/

[Austin55]

Bisnow says they have plans but aren't ready to unveil.

https://www.bisnow.c...elopment-109192

[Stadtplan]

Austin, looks like you were right a "Luxurious Hotel."  "The Landmark Project"

 

https://www.linkedin...21591327047680/

 

 

 

Here's some more research:

 

SBAB Realty LLC

https://opencorporat...s_tx/0803860666

 

Suleman Bhimani

https://www.corporat...i/34236694.aspx

 

SSB Trading Inc

https://opencorporat...s_tx/0802102969

 

SISU HOSPITALITY LLC

https://opencorporat...s_tx/0803067958

 

BSM Hospitality Group Inc

https://opencorporat...s_tx/0802006225

 

[ramjet]

I had hernia surgery there in the '70's.  I won't be staying in a hotel room there.

[Austin55]

Excellent snooping.

[Stadtplan]

https://hometownbyha...ar.com/?p=14279

[Stadtplan]

Record HCLC-23-436: 

Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission

Record Status: In Review

https://aca-prod.acc...ShowInspection=

 

Project Description:

1212 W Lancaster WI Cook Memorial Hospital Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places

 

[Stadtplan]

 

Record HCLC-23-436: 

Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission

Record Status: In Review

https://aca-prod.acc...ShowInspection=

 

Project Description:

1212 W Lancaster WI Cook Memorial Hospital Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places

 

 

Here's the SBR Draft with tons of info and photos:

https://www.thc.texa...R SBR Draft.pdf

[Austin55]

Gorgeous interiors. This is screaming to be a hotel. The integration of the 1989 and 1958 sections could be kinda tricky. 

[JBB]

From the posts above, it sounded like it was nearly a done deal 2 and half years ago.

[TLA]

Wow there’s some beautiful architecture and details in this building. I hope the hotel plan does come to fruition to breathe new life in the building.

Great history read in that PDF too. Thanks for sharing!

[Stadtplan]

I'm sure John has answered this question before, but I'll ask it again:

 

Is the COFW HCLC required to approve a National Register of Historic Places nomination?  I was under the impression that the COFW HCLC had more strict guidelines than the National Register.  What step in the process below is this currently, #2?

 

https://www.thc.texa...ve/nrhp-process

 

National Register Process in Texas

1. Determination of Eligibility by THC

2. Preparation of Draft Nomination

3. Staff Review and Editing

4. Placing the Nomination on the State Board of Review Agenda

5. Presentation to the State Board of Review

6. Final Edit and Submission to the National Park Service

7. Listing in the National Register of Historic Places

8. Notification

[John T Roberts]

I don't think I have answered this question before, and I'm not sure I have all of the answers.  The COFW requirements are tougher than the National Register's for individual nomination.  From what I can remember, I believe that it is our City's Preservation Ordinance that the HCLC reviews and approves the National Register's nomination of a structure within our city limits.  This approval is only a recommendation.

 

The notification was sent yesterday that the old W.I. Cook Children's Hospital on Lancaster is now officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

[rriojas71]

That's great new JTR