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The two-story building, a community landmark, was built in 1914 as the home of James Park and Mattie (Barnes) Fielder, Sr. Fielder was a successful lawyer, banker, farmer, and philanthropist, who had come to Texas from Tennessee in 1884. The Fielder House was one of the earliest brick homes in Arlington. It had electrical lighting, central heating, a hot-water system, and indoor plumbing. It crowned a 215-acre hilltop farm and became known as the "Home on the Hill." It was surrounded by large oaks and reportedly had one of the finest fruit orchards and vegetable gardens in the county.

Permanent exhibits include a barbershop, general store, bedroom, and basement with root cellar that includes laundry and train exhibits. There are also traveling exhibits and other exhibits relating to the Arlington area.

Location: 1616 W Abram at Fielder Road, Arlington Texas Telephone 817-460-4001

Other History nearby:
(Carrollton) A W Perry Homestead Museum
(Dallas) Age of Steam Railroad Museum
(Dallas) American Museum of The Miniature Arts
(Bristow) Bristow Historical Museum
(Fort Worth) Cattleman's Museum
(Waxahachie) Chautauqua Auditorium

03/28 Coming to The Arlington area
Fort Worth Show of Antiques and Art Fort Worth TX March8-9 Formerly the Dolly Johnson Antique Show, this is one of the oldest shows in Texas.
Paluxy River Spring Bluegrass Festival Glen Rose TX April4-6 Live entertainment in historic Oakdale Park.
Dallas Greek Food Festival Dallas TX September27-29 The Greek Food Festival supports Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's ministries, community outreach, and youth programs.