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Mitchell-Schoonover Home

Fort Worth, Tarrant County

Marker Text

James E. Mitchell, a jeweler, demanded a high degree of skilled craftsmanship in the construction of this house. Completed in 1907, it was designed by the Fort Worth architectural firm of Sanguinet and Staats. A friend, Dr. Charles B. Simmons, purchased the property in 1920. Ownership of the home was transferred to his daughter Maurine and her husband Dr. Frank Schoonover in 1945. The occupied the residence until 1979. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark- 1979.

Marker Details

Address 600 S. 8th Ave.
Location Description 600 S. 8th Ave, Ft.Worth
Marker # 3425
Dedicated 1979
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; design and construction
Latitude, Longitude 32.738695, -97.344075

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