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Jason S. Sullivan

Exploring the past and present of Arlington, Texas.

Tag: Arlington

Written by Jason S. SullivanJune 4, 2022August 2, 2025

Legal Draft Brewing Co. | Gone But Not Forgotten

Legal Draft Brewing Co. opened its doors in 2016. They were one of my favorite local breweries, but closed earlier this year. Here’s a tribute to Legal Draft.

Written by Jason S. SullivanApril 27, 2022July 10, 2023

Preservation Month: A Perfect Opportunity to Explore Our Local History

May is Preservation Month! It’s a month dedicated to promoting historical places and heritage tourism, often led by preservation groups and historical societies. It was established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Written by Jason S. SullivanFebruary 26, 2022July 10, 2023

Reverend Andrew S. Hayter: The Father of Arlington, Texas

Andrew S. Hayter, a Presbyterian minister from Tennessee, helped route the railroad through North Texas and plot a tiny new town, known as Arlington, along the tracks. The town grew from a half-mile square settlement in 1876 to a suburb of 400,000 people. Today, Andrew Hayter is considered the Father of Arlington.

Written by Jason S. SullivanFebruary 2, 2022February 1, 2022

Pho, parks, pucks, and a photo — finally!

A day off from work was a great day to get out and explore! I tried a new restaurant, went for a walk, and finally got a photo of one of the Gateway Monuments. Not a bad way to spend the afternoon!

Written by Jason S. SullivanJanuary 29, 2022July 11, 2023

Exploring in Downtown Arlington — part 1

Downtown Arlington is one of my favorite places in the city to explore, especially on and near Abram Street, where there’s a nice mixture of past and present. There’s also plenty of free parking, lots to see and do, and the area it’s highly walkable.

Check out a photo tour and some highlights from a recent walk downtown.

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