The former Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Co. headquarters on Fort Worth’s Near Southside, which the company vacated earlier this year when it moved to its nearby building at 509 W. Vickery Blvd., is available for lease.
The 21,548-square-foot two-story building, at 319 Lipscomb St., is a former schoolhouse. Built in 1892, it was named to the U.S. national Register of Historic Places in 1983. Transwestern Real Estate Services is the exclusive leasing agent; principal Whit Kelly and associate Dallas Margeson represent the property owner.
“This history-rich building offers a one-of-a-kind chance to lease a beautifully designed space in a submarket that has seen incredible growth in recent years,” Kelly said in a release. “Opportunities for single or multi-tenant use are extraordinary, and the design of the schoolhouse only supplements the tenant experience within the unique space.”
Designed in Richardsonian Romanesque style, whose features include masonry and arches, the building was the Stephen F. Austin Elementary School until 1977. Golfer Ben Hogan and the actress Ginger Rogers attended. Williamson-Dickie bought the building in 1980 and renovated it as its corporate headquarters. The building is known as The Schoolhouse on Lipscomb.
Williamson-Dickie, manufacturer of workwear, employs more than 500 people in Fort Worth. It employed nearly 55 people at the schoolhouse.
“The Schoolhouse on Lipscomb served the needs of our employees for decades,” Philip Williamson, former CEO of Williamson-Dickie and a long-time Fort Worth native, said in the release. “It is truly unique, has a fantastic feel and offers a glimpse into the past, while meeting all the needs tenants might require in today’s world. We are excited for the possibility of a new tenant enjoying the space, just as we did.”
Transwestern said “the campus features multiple expansive executive offices with private restrooms, conference rooms, a catering kitchen, walkable outdoor green space with room for amenities, original chalkboards in most offices and ample parking. Large arches framing the recessed entries are complemented by hardwood floors throughout the space, antique glass, original doors and wainscoting.”
Kelly called the Southside “a dynamic office market. Compared to a traditional business district, the submarket offers a variety of unique properties that businesses will find interesting. This site allows for the creative and entrepreneurial spirit to thrive.”
