Fort Worth firm to manage retail leasing for Wilks Development's Public Market

Wilks Development has actually revealed a leasing partnership with The Woodmont Company, a Fort Worth-based business property company specializing in retail leasing across the country.

Wilks Development looks for to revitalize the historical Fort Worth Public Market, a building that goes back to 1930, by leasing spaces to a mix of retail and restaurants.

When total, the Fort Worth Public Market, 1400 Henderson St., will have 15,000 square feet of leasable space and be home to The Harden, a 55-plus active senior living apartment complex with 199 units. The senior living complex is called after John J. Harden, who established the initial building.

" Coupled with their vast in-market knowledge, we know they will assist us craft the perfect mix of occupants to make this a vibrant destination that will bring the Fort Worth neighborhood together, just like the building once did," said Jess Green, project lead and senior vice president of Wilks Development.

Building and construction work on the interior of the Public Market. (Courtesy image
The Public Market was constructed initially as a market area for farmers and other services to offer their products, but opened just as the Great Depression started. It closed in 1941 and after that was used as office space on and off for several years.

The structure was designed by Oklahoma City architect B. Gaylord Noftsger and includes a renowned central tower and a Mediterranean style, according to the Fort Worth Architecture site.

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" Reviving the Fort Worth Public Market is not almost creating a dynamic destination for the community to collect however about honoring its rich and unique history," stated David Adams, senior vice president at The Woodmont Company.

The expected completion date for the project is August 2025.

Saks Fifth Avenue principle concerning Fort Worth

Saks Fifth Avenue is broadening its luxury individual shopping and styling service, The Fifth Avenue Club, bringing its total variety of stand-alone locations to 20 by the end of 2024. One of those areas will remain in Fort Worth at the Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection. The Fort Worth location is anticipated to open this summer season.

The expansion comes one year after the launch of its Fifth Avenue Club principle of private stand-alone suites in hotels and resorts across the U.S. The Fifth Avenue Club in Austin.
Fifth Avenue Club locations provide personal shopping and styling appointments, in addition to special occasions and trunk shows. The club recruits personal stylists from the area to provide clients with professional styling services based upon each client's choices and requirements, from clothes and devices to shoes and fine fashion jewelry.

The openings likewise further Saks Fifth Avenue's continued partnership with leading resort operator Marriott International and its portfolio of high-end brands, consisting of the Auberge Resorts Collection, a key partner in the Fifth Avenue Club's expansion into Texas with openings in Austin and Fort Worth.

North Texas Alamo Drafthouses, the follow up

Graphic reveals the return of five Alamo Drafthouse areas in North Texas and one in Minnesota. (Courtesy image
3 weeks after five Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas in North Texas and one in Minnesota closed, the Austin-based chain announced the theaters will reopen this summertime. The Alamo Drafthouse places remain in Denton, Las Colinas, Lake Highlands, Richardson and Cedars in Texas and in Woodbury in Minnesota. According to a social networks post by Alamo Drafthouse, the locations have actually been acquired by the chain and will reopen "as soon as possible.".

On June 12, quickly after the closures in North Texas and Minnesota were announced, Alamo Drafthouse was obtained by Sony Pictures Entertainment. An Alamo Drafthouse location in North Richland Hills closed in 2022.

Sony also said that the Alamo Drafthouse CEO, Michael Kustermann, will remain CEO of the dine-in movie theater chain and also lead the Sony Pictures Experiences division.

Hickman awards announced

The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame & & Museum has actually announced the Jo & & Holt Hickman Legacy Awards, which will exist every year to 2 impressive individuals or entities committed to conservation, western heritage, community effect and entrepreneurial spirit.

The awards reflect the pioneering spirit of Jo and Holt Hickman, their contributions to Fort Worth and their dedication to philanthropy, social development and preservation.

Holt Hickman became a famous figure in Fort Worth organization circles and spearheaded the revitalization of the Fort Worth Stockyards. As founder and board chairman of Hickman Companies, he put an enduring stamp on Fort Worth and its cultural heritage.

In addition to the Stockyards, he was also critical in the business and renovation of Historic Camp Bowie Mercantile and the far south side of Fort Worth. Amongst his many honors, he was named Outstanding Business Executive-- Fort Worth Business Hall of Fame in 2000 and was.

presented the Exchange Club's Golden Deeds Award in 2006.

Holt passed away in 2014. Jo Hickman was Holt's high school sweetie and devoted partner. She played an important role in his life and ventures, encouraging and supporting Holt in purchasing the Sterquell Wagon collection, moving the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame to Fort Worth and remodeling the Fort Worth Stockyards. She continues the household legacy with impactful presents to area nonprofits, including the Jo and Holt Hickman Center for ACH Child and Family Services.

The inaugural Jo and Holt Hickman Legacy Awards Luncheon is set up for Sept. 17 at Hotel Drover.

July 4 hot dog tradition continues

While Joey Chestnut won't compete in the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Competition at Coney Island in New York, a Fort Worth Fourth of July custom will continue to hack it or most likely serve it.

Curly's Frozen Custard will serve 220 free Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs on July 4, continuing a four-year custom. Founder and managing partner Bourke Harvey will celebrate the country's birthday by giving a totally free Nathan's Famous quarter-pound hot dog with an in your area baked gourmet bun, to his first 220 visitors totally free.

The 220 complimentary hot dogs also celebrate Curly's 22nd anniversary.

" We have actually received a lot positive feedback throughout the previous four years that customers appreciate a complimentary hotdog on our country's birthday," stated Harvey.

This year, those very first 220 customers will receive something additional: a free miniature American flag. The flag, suitably enough, is made in America.

The occasion begins at 11 a.m. July 4 at 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd. There is a limit of one free hot dog for each individual in a group.

The event also marks the arrival of among Curly's most popular products: Parker County Peach frozen custard.

" Parker County Peach is a signature taste for us," said Harvey. "We have become understood for Fort Worth's preferred frozen treats many times, and our Parker County Peach taste has helped develop that credibility.".

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