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Jason S. Sullivan

Exploring the past and present of Arlington, Texas.

Author: Jason S. Sullivan

Written by Jason S. SullivanJanuary 19, 2023February 22, 2023

Tin Tulip Tea Room: A Pleasant Surprise for Lunch

Located inside the Cooper Street Antique Mall is the Tin Tulip Tea Room—a hidden gem in south Arlington with delicious food and an unbeatable ambiance.

Written by Jason S. SullivanJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 2023

“Journey to Baseball Town” documentary

In 1972, the struggling Washington Senators baseball club relocated to Arlington, Texas. They became known as the Texas Rangers and were the city’s first professional sports team. Tom Vandergriff, Arlington’s mayor from 1951 to 1977, was instrumental in bringing the baseball team to Arlington.

Written by Jason S. SullivanJanuary 15, 2023March 22, 2023

Bricks in the Wall at Arlington Music Hall

Classic Pink Floyd music loud and lasered in an Arlington Local Landmark.

Written by Jason S. SullivanJanuary 1, 2023February 14, 2023

Texas Historical Marker – First Baptist Church of Arlington

Arlington has dozens of Texas Historical Markers, Local Landmarks, and other historic plaques. First Baptist Church of Arlington Location: 300 S. Center Street Marker Text – “In the 1870s this church was organized at Johnson Station, an early Tarrant County settlement and stagecoach stop. In 1876 the Texas and Pacific Railroad built a line through […]

Written by Jason S. SullivanJanuary 1, 2023February 14, 2023

Texas Historical Marker – Narrow Gauge Railway

Arlington has dozens of Texas Historical Markers, Local Landmarks, and other historic plaques. Narrow Gauge Railway Location: 2201 E Road to Six Flags Street (inside Six Flags Over Texas at the Depot Station) Marker Text – “Economical to build, operate and maintain, many narrow gauge railroads were running in Texas between 1853 and 1900. Some […]

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