Johnson-Elliott House
Also known as: Dr. Clay Johnson House
Why it's listed
Built in 1912 for Fort Worth physician Dr. Clay Johnson, this two-story brick house sits on Chase Court, a private tree-lined street laid out in 1906 south of downtown Fort Worth. Architects Marion L. Waller and E. Stanley Field gave it a flat roof, rosy Thurber brick walls and extensive molded concrete ornament. The design joins a sturdy Prairie Style core with bold, almost Mannerist Beaux Arts details, including a bracketed porch cornice and a balustrade with Islamic-style openings. Inside are a wide reception hall, mahogany pocket doors, original chandeliers and a sweeping staircase. A garage with servants' rooms and a child's playhouse are also part of the property. The house is the only known joint residential commission of Waller and Field. Later it was the home of Lawrence C. Elliott, an aviation pioneer who worked on airway beacon lighting and served as a regional Civil Aeronautics official. Few exterior changes have been made over the years.
Significance in brief: The house combines bold Beaux Arts detailing with a muscular Prairie Style core, a pairing the form calls unusual for a private residence of the period. It is the only known joint residential project of architects Marion L. Waller and E. Stanley Field. It was also long the home of Lawrence C. Elliott, a nationally prominent aviation figure.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 84001996, listed May 10, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 3 Chase Ct., Fort Worth |
|---|---|
| County | Tarrant County |
| Listed | May 10, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84001996 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | M.L. Waller and E.S. Fields |
| Architectural style | Beaux Arts and Prairie Style |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in excellent condition with few alterations; occupied as a private residence. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 32.72548, -97.33199 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 84001996.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000424
- This listing as JSON
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