Dawson-Bailey House, front, 1997

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Part of

PG 250: Arlington's Changing Scene, 1997-2019 ; PG 250: Arlington's Changing Scene, 1997-2019 » Series 1: Neighborhood Exhibit, Library, 1997 » File 1

Identifier250-01-01-1074

Related People/Organizations

Palmer, Jim, 1932-2011
Arlington Public Library (Arlington County, Va.)
Center for Local History, Arlington Public Library

Description Dawson-Bailey House, front view. 2133 N. Taft Street. This Federal-style, two-story, stone, gable-roofed dwelling 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.

Format 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 35 mm.

Subject(s)

Historic buildings
Houses

Location

Arlington County (Va.)

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