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Jason S. Sullivan

Exploring the past and present of Arlington, Texas.

Category: Newspaper Clippings

Written by Jason S. SullivanOctober 18, 2025

The First Annual Front Street Festival (2004 newspaper ad)

The Arlington Historical Society dedicated Knapp Heritage Park on September 25, 2004, with the First Annual Front Street Festival.

Written by Jason S. SullivanOctober 18, 2025

“Arlington G.M. Plant Rolls First Car Off Finish Line” (1954)

It was a historic day when the first car rolled off the assembly line at Arlington’s General Motors plant. A shiny, 1954 Pontiac was first—over 13 million vehicles have followed.

Written by Jason S. SullivanOctober 18, 2025October 18, 2025

“Metallica at AT&T Stadium” (2017)

Metallica played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington for the first time in 2017. This newspaper clipping is from just before the show. It was my first time seeing Metallica in Arlington.

Written by Jason S. SullivanOctober 18, 2025

“Arlington Couple, Founders of Church Here, Wed 50 Years” (1937)

This article from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram celebrates the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Fielder, prominent residents of Arlington. Their home, where the anniversary dinner was held, now serves as the Fielder Museum and headquarters for the Arlington Historical Society.

Written by Jason S. SullivanOctober 15, 2025

“Arlington Downs—Oct. 25 to Nov. 17” (1934 Newspaper Ad)

This ad from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram promoted the upcoming races at Arlington Downs, held October 25 to November 17, 1934.

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