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Laneri House

Fort Worth, Tarrant County

Marker Text

Italian immigrant John B. Laneri moved to Fort Worth in 1883 and became a prominent businessman and civic leader. He founded the O.B. Macaroni Company and started a private boys school unknown as Laneri College. He had this residence built in 1904 in one of the city's most prosperous neighborhoods. The brick structure features classical detailing and fine interior woodwork. Laneri occupied the house until his death in 1935. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1982.

Marker Details

Address 902 S. Jennings Ave.
Location Description 902 S. Jennings Ave., Fort Worth
Marker # 3033
Dedicated 1982
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code Italian immigrants/immigration; houses, residential buildings; Classical Revival (architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 32.736447, -97.329604

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