| Marker Number |
2579 |
| Atlas Number |
5375002579 |
| Marker Title |
Houghton House |
| Index Entry |
Houghton House |
| Address |
1700 Polk St. |
| City |
Amarillo |
| County |
Potter |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
241466 |
| UTM Northing |
3898429 |
| Subject Codes |
houses, residential buildings; Business topics, general; design and construction; Prairie School (Archictectural style) |
| Marker Year |
1981 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
1700 Polk Street (Junior League Headquarters), Amarillo. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
RTHL medallion and plate |
| Marker Text |
This two-story residence was constructed in 1914 for Kentucky native John Malcolm Shelton (1852-1923), a prominent Panhandle cattleman and businessman. Built by W.M. Rice, it was designed by Amarillo architect Joseph Champ Berry. Following Shelton's death, the house was inherited by his daughter Martha, the wife of rancher Ted Houghton. She resided here until 1965. Built of brick, the home features detailing of the Prairie Style. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980 |
