South Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Continental D.A.R. House
Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 28, 2020
1. Continental D.A.R. House Marker
This historic building was erected as part of Texas' Centennial Exposition of 1936. Funded by the Continental Oil Company, the building was designed by Architect W.R. Brown to emulate a southern colonial mansion, most evident in the grandiose two-story balustrade deck which is supported by six columns. During the exposition, the structure housed a Texas Travel Information Bureau and provided seating for those who wished to rest in its air-conditioned interior. The building was gifted in 1937 to the Jane Douglas Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and now houses their large collection of memorabilia. The chapter opens the building to the public annually during the State Fair of Texas, where visitors may learn about American history, education and historic preservation.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2016
Marker is property of the State of Texas
Erected 2016 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18503.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Texas Centennial Exposition (within shouting distance of this marker); State Fair of Texas (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Frank E. Rutherford Veterinary Hospital (about 600 feet away); Hall of State (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Tribute to Texas Women in the Civil War (approx. ¼ mile away); Fabulous Quarter Horse Steel Dust (approx. 0.4 miles away); WRR Radio (approx. half a mile away); Communications in Dallas (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.
Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 28, 2020
2. Additional sign at the Continental D.A.R. House
Continental-D.A.R. House presented to Jane Douglas Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution by Continental Oil Company October 31, 1937
Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 28, 2020
3. Continental D.A.R. House Marker
Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 28, 2020
4. Continental D.A.R. House
Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 28, 2020
5. Liberty Bell replica in front of the Continental D.A.R. House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 30, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
