Manor in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bloor House
Local rancher and farmer Alfred Sutton Bloor (1850-1899) and his wife Martha (Wainwright) (1849-1928), natives of Pennsylvania, built this home in 1897-98. Constructed by the Elgin Press Brick Co., the house features characteristics of the Queen Anne and Colonial Revival styles. Outstanding features include the turreted corners and the massive portico. A landmark in the Manor community, the house remained in the ownership of the Bloor family until 1960.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982
Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15114.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 30° 20.794′ N, 97° 33.404′ W. Marker is in Manor, Texas, in Travis County. Marker is on Lexington Street south of East Lane Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 Lexington Street, Manor TX 78653, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. City of Manor (approx. ¼ mile away); Manor Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Clayton Vocational Institute (approx. 0.6 miles away); Rose Hill Cemetery (approx. 2.6 miles away); Decker Swedish Evangelical Free Church and Cemetery (approx. 3 miles away); Decker United Methodist Church and Community (approx. 4.4 miles away); Boyce Family Cemetery (approx. 4.4 miles away); Pfluger Cemetery (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manor.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,742 times since then and 147 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 23, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 3. submitted on February 25, 2017, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 2, 2018, by Jennifer Anderson of Manor, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.