Fort Worth Stockyards: Historic Building's Future Uncertain Amidst Development

Historic Stockyards Building Preservation

• 📌 The former Los Vaqueros restaurant building in Fort Worth's Stockyards, known for its historic brickwork, is a focal point for preservation efforts.
• 💡 Meredith Koko's family purchased the 110-year-old building with plans to house the Urban Stillhouse, a restaurant with a bourbon distillery and boutique hotel.
• ⚠️ Despite intentions to preserve its history, the family faces a roadblock with city permit applications, as the building is not structurally sound for their project.

Stockyards Development and Transformation

• 📈 The Stockyards area is undergoing significant evolution, with major projects underway.
• 💰 Developments include a $630 million expansion of Mule Alley and a multi-million dollar renovation of Cattleman's Steakhouse.
• 🧩 The transformation represents a delicate balance between preserving the area's rich history and embracing future development.

Landmark Status and Permitting

• 🏛️ The building is a designated historic and cultural landmark but is not protected from demolition.
• 🔍 The city permit application for demolition is currently under review.
• ✅ Koko has made a personal promise to preserve as much of the original building as physically possible.