Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The W.A. "Bay" Evans Home
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 14, 2023
1. The W.A. "Bay" Evans Home Marker
Architect Blum E. Hester, who designed the Creighton Theatre, drew the plans for this house in 1933. Built for William Arthur "Bay" Evans (1900-1954) and his wife Garnet, the residence features elements of the Renaissance Revival Style. A leader in Conroe during the city's oil boom period, Evans operated the Humble Oil Co. bulk station and was a director of the First National Bank, he also served as a City Councilman and Chamber of Commerce President.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark 1984
Erected 1984 by Texas Historic Commission. (Marker Number 7876.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 30° 19.161′ N, 95° 27.469′ W. Marker is in Conroe, Texas, in Montgomery County. Marker is on West Pauline Street east of North Thompson Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 514-520 W Pauline St, Conroe TX 77301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Conroe (approx. half a mile away); Conroe Fire of 1911 (approx. half a mile away); Montgomery County Courthouses (approx. half a mile away); Conroe Telephone Exchange (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Isaac Conroe Property
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 14, 2023
2. The W.A. "Bay" Evans Home Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
