Fort Worth, August 22, 2025
News Summary
The historic Ridglea Theater and its adjacent commercial complex located on the 6000 block of Camp Bowie Boulevard have been listed for sale, totaling 83,131 square feet and an expected selling price of over $10 million. The sale is managed by broker Jeff Givens of Transwestern, and the property features a mix of retail, office spaces, and an event venue, making it a significant cultural asset for the area. The theater, designed in Spanish Revival style in 1947, is protected under the National Register of Historic Places, ensuring its preservation for future generations.
Fort Worth — The Ridglea Theater and the surrounding commercial complex on the 6000 block of Camp Bowie Boulevard have been listed for sale on the commercial marketplace LoopNet, with the entire property offered as a single package totaling 83,131 square feet and an expected selling price of more than $10 million. The sale is being handled by broker Jeff Givens of Transwestern.
What the listing includes
The offering covers the historic theater building plus adjacent retail and office spaces that together form the Ridglea Complex. The mix of uses includes storefront retail, leased office space, and a centrally located event venue. The theater portion itself measures roughly 20,000 square feet and has operated in multiple roles over the decades, including as a movie house, live music venue, and event space.
Historic and architectural details
The Ridglea Theater was constructed in 1947 and was designed by architect A.C. Luther in a Spanish Revival architectural style. The theater underwent restoration efforts and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011 because of its architectural character and local importance. Its landmark status protects the theater from demolition or wholesale redevelopment, though other portions of the complex remain eligible for renovation or redevelopment under local rules.
Operational history and cultural role
Over the years the venue has hosted regional and national acts and served as a platform for North Texas musicians. Notable local acts that have appeared there include several well-known groups from the North Texas music scene. The theater continues to be described by local stakeholders as a significant live-music destination and a cultural asset for Fort Worth’s Camp Bowie District.
Ownership, prior preservation, and sale context
Current private ownership traces to purchases made in stages by community members interested in preserving the site. The theater and adjacent office space were acquired in 2010 by a local family, followed by the acquisition of the Renaissance portion of the complex in 2013. The family’s involvement included efforts to rescue the theater from prior threats of demolition and to maintain it as an active venue.
Market interest and potential buyers
The listing notes that potential buyers have shown interest occasionally over the years, though no sale has closed to date. Interested purchasers may be able to structure deals that keep the family involved through a partnership arrangement, which could allow continuity of operations while enabling new investment. The broker expects that the listing will draw further attention and produce viable proposals given the site’s prominent location and mix of income-producing spaces.
Development constraints and opportunities
Because the theater portion is protected by its landmark status, that building cannot be demolished, but other parts of the 83,131-square-foot property can be reworked. This opens options for practical redevelopment or renovation of retail and office components while preserving the theater’s historic façade and interior where protections apply. Local observers point to the site’s desirable placement in the Camp Bowie District as creating practical development potential, subject to local zoning and preservation rules.
Community support and future use
Stakeholders involved in the theater’s prior preservation note that community momentum has not matched the drive that saved the venue in the early 2010s. Continued operation of the theater as a live-music and event space is possible under new ownership, but depends on market interest, investment plans for the non-landmarked portions of the site, and a willingness among buyers to accommodate historic-preservation requirements. The listing highlights the complex as both a commercial investment and a cultural asset for Fort Worth.
Next steps in the sale process
Prospective buyers can review the full listing on LoopNet and contact the broker for details about leases, tenant income, and property condition. The listing team expects offers and proposals to be submitted after showings and information exchanges, with the potential for structured deals that preserve the theater’s historic character while permitting modernization or redevelopment of other sections of the property.
FAQ
What is for sale?
The sale listing includes the Ridglea Theater and adjacent retail and office space on the 6000 block of Camp Bowie Boulevard, offered as a single property totaling 83,131 square feet.
How much is the property expected to sell for?
The asking or expected selling price is listed at more than $10 million.
Who is handling the sale?
The broker handling the listing is Jeff Givens with Transwestern; the property is listed on LoopNet.
Is the theater protected from redevelopment?
Yes. The Ridglea Theater is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which protects the theater building from demolition or significant loss of historic character. Other parts of the complex can be renovated or redeveloped subject to local rules.
Who currently owns the theater?
The theater and complex have been owned by a family who purchased the theater and adjacent office space in 2010 and later acquired additional portions in 2013. The family saved the theater from demolition and remains involved in operations. Some buyers may be able to structure partnerships that keep the family involved.
Key features
| Feature | Value | Visual |
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| Total area for sale | 83,131 sq ft |
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| Expected selling price | More than $10 million |
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| Year built | 1947 |
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| Theater size | ~20,000 sq ft |
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| Listing broker | Jeff Givens, Transwestern |
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- WFAA: Historic Fort Worth Landmark on Market
- Wikipedia: Fort Worth
- Star-Telegram: Fort Worth News
- Google Search: Ridglea Theater
- CBS News: Beto O’Rourke Rally in Fort Worth
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Historic Theater
- Fort Worth Business: 40 Under 40 Celebration
- Google News: Fort Worth
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