Mansfield’s Endangered Places

MANSFIELD’S ENDANGERED HISTORIC PLACES 2022

Historic preservation in Mansfield is voluntary, which means only properties with a Historic Landmark designation are protected under the City’s preservation ordinance. Without the protection of a landmark designation, many of our historic buildings have suffered incompatible alterations, demolition, or neglect.

The following are historic resources or historic districts that are in danger of being lost or were demolished in 2022.

DEMOLISHED: • A demolition permit has been issued for the

Holland House at 2880 Matlock Road.

ENDANGERED: Historic Downtown Mansfield Historic resources throughout the Original Town are threatened by neglect, demolition or alteration. These include:

• The 1900 McKnight Building, in need of brick and mortar repairs.

• The 1904 Buttrill-Nifong-Barnett House, new exterior damage, particularly the roof, columns and porches.

• The 1895 McKnight Building, in need of foundation and brick and mortar repairs.

The City is seeking a contractor to repair the foundation.

• Older houses on 1st, 2nd and 3rd Avenues, Elm Street, West Oak Street, Van Worth Street and Sycamore Streets need repair. Because of their condition, it can be attractive to tear down these houses for new development.

• Demolition permits have been issued for three other historic resources this year.

ENDANGERED: The Britton Community After the most prominent building in Britton, the Citizens Bank, was destroyed by a storm in 2019, several houses on the Historic Resources Survey were demolished to make way for new housing. There are few historic resources left in Britton and the community’s rural character is slipping away. • Center passage house at 928 Noah Street, lost 2019

• 1935 Center gabled bungalow at 916 Noah

Street, lost 2021

• Older houses on Cope, Cook and Dollar Streets have become candidates for demolition.

When historic buildings are demolished or inappropriately altered, the historic character of the neighborhood can be lost. Care should be taken when seeking demolition or alteration of downtown historic resources. Often, rehabilitation of the historic structure can be achieved.

The Commission maintains an inventory of historic properties in Mansfield you can access on-line at www.mansfieldtexas.gov/1167/HistoricPreservation. Find out if you own a piece of Mansfield’s history!

Buying a historic property? Have questions?

We have advice and incentives to assist with restoration and rehabilitation of Mansfield's historic buildings. Contact the Historic Preservation Officer at (817) 276-4226 or art.wright@mansfieldtexas.gov for more information.

Repairs at the Troy Hackler House (c. 1880) include the ornamental gable trim

The 1894 Post Office was designated as a landmark in 2021

Demolition of the 1925 Ira F. and Jettie Holland House is scheduled for 2022