Laneri House

Historical marker location:

902 S. Jennings Ave., Fort Worth, Texas

( 902 S. Jennings Ave., Fort Worth)

Marker installed: 1982

Italian immigrant John B. Laneri moved to Fort Worth in 1883 and became a prominent businessman and civic leader. He founded the O.B. Macaroni Company and started a private boys school unknown as Laneri College. He had this residence built in 1904 in one of the city's most prosperous neighborhoods. The brick structure features classical detailing and fine interior woodwork. Laneri occupied the house until his death in 1935.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1982.

Italian immigrants immigration houses residential buildings Classical Revival (architectural style)