St. Ignatius Academy Building
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Marker Text: The first Catholic School in Fort Worth, St. Ignatius Academy was organized by the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur in 1885. The first classes were held in a house purchased from Jacob Smith. This four-story limestone structure, used for classrooms and chapel, was completed in 1889. J.J. Kane designed the building, a good example of the Victorian Institutional style. School classes were conducted here until 1962. (1962)
Marker No: 4441
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
Geographic: 32.748646, -97.329079
Location: 1206-12 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth
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