Lincoln Park – Fort Worth TX

City:
Fort Worth, TX

Site Type:
Parks and Recreation

New Deal Agencies:
Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Description

In 1941, the WPA constructed a wall along Marine Creek in Lincoln Park as a part of a joint WPA project improving this and nearby Marine Park. Lincoln Park was one of the city parks reserved for African Americans in the early 20th century.

Source notes

Fort Worth Star Telegram, January 8, 1941.

Site originally submitted by Susan Kline on June 16, 2013.

Location Info

2922 Lincoln Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76109

Coordinates: 32.798414, -97.35891

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