Amarillo in Potter County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Eakle-Archer House
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
1. Eakle-Archer House Marker
Inscription.
Eakle-Archer House. . Prominent Amarillo architect Guy A. Carlander designed this dramatic craftsman "airplane bungalow" for the Clarence M. Eakle family. Built in 1923, it features a "cockpit-like" upper floor and sweeping multiple gable roofs. Flared oriental and arts and crafts eaves and brackets are enhanced by various facade materials: brick, stucco, river stone, and native Alibates flint. Rancher and oilman Sam B. Archer and family bought the house in 1926 and resided here until 1945.,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1994.
Prominent Amarillo architect Guy A. Carlander designed this dramatic craftsman "airplane bungalow" for the Clarence M. Eakle family. Built in 1923, it features a "cockpit-like" upper floor and sweeping multiple gable roofs. Flared oriental and arts and crafts eaves and brackets are enhanced by various facade materials: brick, stucco, river stone, and native Alibates flint. Rancher and oilman Sam B. Archer and family bought the house in 1926 and resided here until 1945.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1994
Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1332.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 35° 11.441′ N, 101° 50.43′ W. Marker is in Amarillo, Texas, in Potter County. Marker is on South Polk Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2104 South Polk Street, Amarillo TX 79109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
