Dawson-Bailey Spring, spring house, 1997
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PG 250: Arlington's Changing Scene, 1997-2019 ; PG 250: Arlington's Changing Scene, 1997-2019 » Series 1: Neighborhood Exhibit, Library, 1997 » File 1250-01-01-1302
Dawson-Bailey Spring, spring house. 2133 N. Taft Street. The Dawson-Bailey Springs are on the property which was once part of the Dawson Farm. In 1859, Thomas B. Dawson purchased the house and the adjoining 85 acres. During the Civil War the farm was occupied by Union troops, and Mrs. Dawson reportedly nursed several wounded soldiers in the house. The house remained in the family until 1955 when it was purchased by the County. It is now operated as a recreation center.
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