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Pollock-Capps House

Fort Worth, Tarrant County

Marker Text

Built in 1898 for Dr. Joseph R. Pollock (1856-1941), this mansion was sold to William Capps (1858-1925) and wife Sallie (1864-1946), whose family lived here 1909 to 1971. On the grounds were a golf course, tennis court, and a 3-car garage with a ballroom above. This was in a neighborhood lined with Victorian homes of bankers, businessmen, cattlemen, lawyers, physicians,and publishers, and was nicknamed "Quality Hill".

Marker Details

Address 1120 Penn St.
Location Description 1120 Penn St., Fort Worth
Marker # 4066
Dedicated 1977
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code settlements; houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 32.747253, -97.342583

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