"Thistle Hill" The Cattle Baron's Mansion
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Texas Historic Landmark
Geographic: 32.738422, -97.343140
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Marker Text: Designed by Sanguinet & Staats, this Georgian Revival structure was built in 1903 for A.B. Wharton (1878-1963) and his bride Electra (1882-1925), daughter of rancher W.T. Waggoner (1852-1934). Electra named the mansion "Thistle Hill". Cattlemen-investor Winfield Scott (1849-1911) bought the home in 1910 but died before he moved in. His wife Elizabeth (1861-1935) lived here until her death. Occupied by the Girls' Service League, 1940-1968, the house was purchased in 1976 by "Save the Scott Home!" Inc. (1977)
Marker No: 5463
Medallion & Plate
Location: 1509 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth
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