T & P Warehouse Listed as Endangered

The Texas & Pacific Warehouse located on the south side of downtown has been listed as one of the state's "Most Endangered Places" for 2008 by Preservation Texas. The building was built in 1931 as part of a three building complex that includes the Texas & Pacific Railway Terminal and the United States Post Office. The buildings were all designed by noted Fort Worth architect Wyatt C. Hedrick. While attractive, the eight-story building is a simpler version of the more elaborate terminal building.

The preservation group notes:

The Texas & Pacific Warehouse is endangered due to neglect and lack of maintenance. Currently the basement is filled with several feet of water. Previous owners had started renovations to the building and left the building open to damage from water. If the building is not maintained, the integrity of the reinforced concrete structure will eventually be compromised by the infiltration of water.

The building would seem ready for a renovation. The city is finishing up its beautification of Lancaster Avenue and the old terminal building has already been converted to loft apartments. Mayor Mike has set his eyes on buying and renovating the old post office for a new city hall as well. It remains to be seen if someone can orchestrate a successful renovation in time to the save it.