Amarillo in Potter County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mary (Masterson) and John Fain House
Photographed By Allen Lowrey, May 5, 2020
1. Mary (Masterson) and John Fain House Marker
The additional marker notes that the house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
This house and its "twin" next door were built by sisters Mary Masterson Fain and Anna Belle Masterson Kritser. Designed by Walter Whitley of Dallas, the houses were built in 1930. Mary Fain was the youngest daughter of Robert and Ann Masterson, pioneer ranchers with oil and gas holdings. The house blends elements of Colonial Revival architecture and was meant to complement the adjoining house, and they were meant to be viewed as a whole.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1996
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3234.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 35° 11.217′ N, 101° 50.676′ W. Marker is in Amarillo, Texas, in Potter County. Marker is on South Van Buren Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2405 S Van Buren Street, Amarillo TX 79109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clarence and Lorraine Eakle House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edward L. and Margaret Seewald Roberts House (about 700 feet away); Russell Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ordway Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Melissa Dora Oliver-Eakle
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More about this marker. The Mary (Masterson) and John Fain House is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Photographed By Allen Lowrey, May 5, 2020
2. Mary (Masterson) and John Fain House
The markers are behind a large bush roughly in the middle of this view of the residence.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 892 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A photo of the "twin" house next door. • Can you help?
