Cedars in Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sullivan House
1885
| — | Original Location: 1724 Akard Street, Dallas | — |
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
1. Sullivan House Marker
Built only a few blocks from Dallas Heritage Village, at the corner of Akard and Beaumont in the fashionable Cedars neighborhood, this house was occupied for nearly 100 years by the Daniel F. and Mary Sullivan family. Because Sullivan was a plumbing and gas fitting contractor, the house boasts an indoor bath and early gas lighting. Its design includes fluted lonic columns (a neoclassical element) on the wraparound porch, as well as bay windows, decorative shingles, and gingerbread elements. Originally a separate kitchen, laundry house, and carriage house sat behind this residence.The Cedars was home to many prominent merchants and civic leaders, and Daniel Sullivan served on the Dallas City Commission in the early 20th century. One of the neighborhood's principal attractions was City Park, now home to Dallas Heritage Village.
Fun Fact
From 1936 to 1941, City Park was called Sullivan Park in honor of Daniel Sullivan, Dallas's first Water Commissioner.
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(Photo #1) The Sullivan House at its original Dallas location not far from Dallas Heritage Village.
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Marie and John H. Chiles
Construido a sólo unas cuadras de Dallas Heritage Village, en la esquina de las calles Akard y Beaumont en el vecindario Cedars, de moda en este entonces, esta casa fue ocupada por casi 100 años por la familia de Daniel F. y Mary Sullivan. Debido a que el señor Sullivan tenía un negocio de plomería y alumbrado a gas, la casa luce un baño interior e iluminación a gas como se estilaba en esa época. El diseño de la casa incluye columnas estriadas lónicas (elemento neoclásico) èn el corredor que bordea la casa, así como ventanas de bahía, tejas decorativas y otros elementos a la manera de una casa de galletas de jengibre. Originalmente, en la parte posterior de la residencia, se encontraban una cocina, una lavandería, y un lugar cerrado para guardar carruajes.
El vecindario de Cedars fue lugar de residencia de muchos comerciantes prominentes y líderes cívicos. Daniel Sullivan fue miembro de la Comisión de la Ciudad de Dallas al inicio del siglo 20. Una de las atracciones principales del vecindario fue el City Park, que ahora forma parte de Dallas Heritage Village.
Datos Curiosos
De 1936 a 1941, City Park fue llamado Parque Sullivan en honor a Daniel Sullivan, el primer Comisionado de Agua en
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
2. The entrance to the Sullivan House and Marker
Erected by Dallas County Heritage Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 32° 46.419′ N, 96° 47.285′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in Cedars. It is at the intersection of Gano Street and S St Paul Street on Gano Street. The marker is located at the entrance to the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1717 Gano Street, Dallas TX 75215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Renner School (within shouting distance of this marker); Doctor's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherokees in Dallas (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Carriage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Saloon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Worth Hotel (about 300 feet away); Water for Dallas (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.
More about this marker. The historical building and marker are located on the grounds of the Old City Park which is a free park managed by the City of Dallas.
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
3. The view of the Sullivan House from the sidewalk
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 721 times since then and 138 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
