We are at the stage of our lives where we have the freedom to spend our lives together doing the things we both enjoy. We both love traveling, music and spending time with our family and friends. Without getting into a very long story, we have several people to thank for the wonderful gift of the two of us having the chance to meet. It has changed both our lives, making good lives now great lives. The last 23 months have been the happiest of our lives and we plan to spend the rest of our days living, loving and laughing as we dance through this world to "The You and Me Waltz". |
Thistle Hill Mansion was built for Electra Waggoner, the daughter of one of Fort Worth’s wealthiest cattle baron’s. In 1901, Electra had met Albert Buckman Wharton, a prominent Philadelphian, while touring the Himalayas. It was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Scott in 1911. Sadly, Mr. Scott died in 1911 and Elizabeth Scott and their son, Winfield Jr. moved into the mansion in 1912. After Mrs. Winfield Scott died in 1938, Winfield, Jr. sold the mansion to the Girls Service League.
In 1974, after watching many of the mansions on Quality Hill abolished to make room for "progress", a group of concerned citizens formed a committee called "Save the Scott Home" and embarked on an all-out fund raising project. After several failed attempts, they finally succeeded in purchasing Thistle Hill in 1976 for $240,000. Historic Fort Worth was gifted the property in January of 2005, and continues to oversee its restoration while at the same time, sharing its original beauty and grandeur with the community. |
