Details for The Amis House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5379010854
Data
| Marker Number | 10854 |
| Atlas Number | 5379010854 |
| Marker Title | The Amis House |
| Index Entry | Amis, James Alexander |
| Address | Quitman at Ravine St. |
| City | Emory |
| County | Rains |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 241394 |
| UTM Northing | 3640678 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; design and construction |
| Marker Year | 1985 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | Built n 1910-1912, this residence features unusual cast-concrete block construction. James Alexander Amis (1872-1939) poured and cured the blocks for his family's home. A versatile businessman, Amis operated a sawmill, lumberyard, truck farm, cattle and hog farm, pickle factory, and an undertaking business. He also sponsored the successful flight of a hot air balloon over Emory in 1914 and later led efforts to build Highway 19 through the city. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985 |