Behind the Eggleston House. Murphy had the structure built for Boy Scouts by relief workers under the direction of State Park Supervisor Louis H. Scholl. It was later turned over to the Daughters of the American Revolution. Surrounded by spectacular oaks, this house was built by Edward Sweeney, descendant of J. C. Dilworth, early Texas banker. 1025 St. Lawrence.
Later residents claim existence of ghosts.
No fireplaces, was heated by a coal-burning furnace located in the basement. Designed by noted architect J. Riely Gordon. Good example of Eastlake design, this house was built by Congressman George Burgess. This residence remains essentially unchanged from its original appearance. A brother's home by same architect is one block north, with similar floor plan, different facades.