Marker Number |
7876 |
Atlas Number |
5339007876 |
Marker Title |
The W. A. "Bay" Evans Home |
Index Entry |
Evans, W. A. "Bay", Home, The |
Address |
Pauline and Thompson streets |
City |
Conroe |
County |
Montgomery |
UTM Zone |
15 |
UTM Easting |
263673 |
UTM Northing |
3356723 |
Subject Codes |
houses, residential buildings; oil/petroleum topics |
Marker Year |
1984 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
Marker Location |
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Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text |
Architect Blum E. Hester, who designed the Creighton Theatre, drew the plans for this house in 1933. Built for William Arthur "Bay" Evans (1900-1954) and his wife Garnet, the residence features elements of the Renaissance Revival style. A leader in Conroe during the city's oil boom period, Evans operated the Humble Oil Co. Bulk Station and was a director of the First National Bank. He also served as a city councilman and Chamber of Commerce president. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984 |