The venue was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.
FORT WORTH, Texas — A historic Fort Worth landmark theater and its surrounding office space/commercial area are on the market.
The Ridglea Theater in the 6000 block of Camp Bowie Boulevard in Fort Worth and the adjacent commercial area, known as Ridglea Village and the Renaissance office building, are listed on the online commercial real estate marketplace LoopNet. The entire area up for sale totals 83,131 square feet.
The broker for the property, Jeff Givens with Transwestern, told our content partners at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that the property is expected to sell for more than $10 million, if it’s purchased.
“The historic Ridglea Theater further enhances its appeal, creating a vibrant hub for commerce and culture in Fort Worth’s Camp Bowie District,” the listing reads. “Ridglea Complex seamlessly integrates historic architectural charm with modern functionality, offering a dynamic mix of retail and office spaces that contribute to the area’s rich heritage and contemporary vitality.”
The Ridglea Theater was originally built in 1947 by architect A.C. Luther and has since been restored, according to the venue’s website. The Spanish Revival-style venue was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011 for its historical and architectural significance.
Over the years, the 20,000 square-foot venue has served as a movie house, live music venue and event space. The Star-Telegram reports it’s hosted such well-known North Texas artists as the Toadies, the Old 97s and Tripping Daisy.
The Star-Telegram reports Amy Herrig and her father, Jerry Shults, bought the theater and the adjacent office space in 2010, and another portion of the complex, called the Renaissance, in 2013.
“My dad ate, slept and breathed the Ridglea, and he saved it,” Herrig told the Star-Telegram.
Herrig told the paper they’d been approached by potential buyers over the years, but a deal never came to fruition.