Plainview in Hale County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Blasingame Home
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 17, 2015
1. Blasingame Home Marker
When J.W. Pipkin constructed this Colonial Revival residence in 1910, Plainview was experiencing a period of dramatic economic development as a railroad center. In 1918 the home was purchased by F.E. Blasingame and his wife Mary (Rimes). For over sixty years they operated local restaurants which became popular social gathering places under their management. The home remained in the Blasingame's ownership until 1981.Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 433.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 34° 11.413′ N, 101° 42.572′ W. Marker is in Plainview, Texas, in Hale County. Marker is on El Paso Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 909 El Paso Street, Plainview TX 79072, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church of Plainview (approx. 0.3 miles away); Seth Ward College (approx. 0.4 miles away);
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 17, 2015
2. Blasingame Home Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 17, 2015
3. Blasingame Home
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
