Amarillo in Potter County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Alice Victoria Ghormley Curtis House
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
1. Alice Victoria Ghormley Curtis House Marker
Inscription.
Alice Victoria Ghormley Curtis House. . Designed by local contractor J. D. Singleton and built for the widow of prominent Texas Ranger and rancher W. R. Curtis, the Alice Victoria Ghormley Curtis House was erected in 1906-1907. Mrs. Curtis (1869-1923) moved to Amarillo after her husband's death in 1901. She raised the youngest of her five children and a granddaughter in the house. An excellent example of an early 20th century classical revival dwelling, the home features Tuscan columns supporting a classical entablature.,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1997.
Designed by local contractor J. D. Singleton and built for the widow of prominent Texas Ranger and rancher W. R. Curtis, the Alice Victoria Ghormley Curtis House was erected in 1906-1907. Mrs. Curtis (1869-1923) moved to Amarillo after her husband's death in 1901. She raised the youngest of her five children and a granddaughter in the house. An excellent example of an early 20th century classical revival dwelling, the home features Tuscan columns supporting a classical entablature.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1997
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12162.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 35° 11.808′ N, 101° 50.934′ W. Marker is in Amarillo, Texas, in Potter County. Marker is on South Washington Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1626 South Washington Street, Amarillo TX 79102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 612 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
