Central Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Douglass-Potts House
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, June 2, 2023
1. Douglass-Potts House Marker
Inscription.
Douglass-Potts House. . Built in 1907 by local contractor Joe O. Crawley, this was the home of city marshall (later chief of police) Wilson M. ("Bud") Douglass and his wife Clara (Ramsey). The cottage was constructed on land formerly owned by Clara's father, Arlington pioneer Seth Ramsey, and his family. W. A. and Clara Potts purchased it in 1919 and it remained in their family until 1987. A classic example of vernacular architecture, the house features a steeply pitched roof over a central hall with intersecting gables and side bay. The home is typical of the period, with restrained wood trim.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1999
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Built in 1907 by local contractor Joe O. Crawley, this was the home of city marshall (later chief of police) Wilson M. ("Bud") Douglass and his wife Clara (Ramsey). The cottage was constructed on land formerly owned by Clara's father, Arlington pioneer Seth Ramsey, and his family. W. A. and Clara Potts purchased it in 1919 and it remained in their family until 1987. A classic example of vernacular architecture, the house features a steeply pitched roof over a central hall with intersecting gables and side bay. The home is typical of the period, with restrained wood trim.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1999
Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12204.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 32° 44.421′ N, 97° 6.537′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Central Arlington. Marker is at the intersection of West North Street and North Pecan Street, on the left when traveling west on West North Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 W North Street, Arlington TX 76011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. Douglass-Potts House National Register of Historic Places plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
