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Maxwell-Liston House

Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas

Marker Inscription

This late Queen Anne style residence was built in 1904 by Charles W. Maxwell (1850-1912). A contractor and carpenter by trade, Maxwell lived here with his wife, Katie, until 1907. The home then was sold to James Liston (d. 1917), and it remained in the Liston Family until 1941. Elements of the Queen Anne style represented in the Maxwell-Liston House include the corner turret, the wraparound porch, and the wreath and scroll decorative work in the front gables. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1985.

Erected by Texas Historical Commission

The Story

This late Queen Anne residence was built in 1904 in Fort Worth by contractor and carpenter Charles W. Maxwell, who lived here only briefly before selling to James Liston in 1907. The Liston family kept the home until 1941. Its corner turret, wraparound porch and wreath-and-scroll gable work show off the exuberant craftsmanship of the era's building trades.

Why it matters

Ornate turn-of-the-century homes reflect the prosperity and skilled craftsmanship that accompanied the rapid growth of Texas cities like Fort Worth.

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Related people

  • · Charles W. Maxwell
  • · James Liston

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