Continental D.A.R. House

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

Continental D.A.R. House is a historical marker in Dallas, Dallas County, dedicated in 2016. It is one of 352 historical markers documented in Dallas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 574 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.7824, -96.7645 near Dallas. The nearest cataloged historic site is State Fair of Texas (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Texas Centennial Exposition, Dallas Firefighters Museum, and Dr. Frank E. Rutherford Veterinary Hospital.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507018503. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.