Amarillo in Potter County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Bivins Home
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
1. The Bivins Home Marker
Inscription.
The Bivins Home. . Prominent area rancher Lee Bivins (1862-1929) built this elegant town home in 1905. The brick and stone structure features classical styling. In addition to his large cattle operation, Bivins pioneered much of the Panhandle's oil and gas development. A philanthropist and community leader, Bivins was serving as mayor of Amarillo at the time of his death. His widow Mary Elizabeth Gilbert Bivins (1862-1951) bequeathed the residence to the city of Amarillo.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1965.
Prominent area rancher Lee Bivins (1862-1929) built this elegant town home in 1905. The brick and stone structure features classical styling. In addition to his large cattle operation, Bivins pioneered much of the Panhandle's oil and gas development. A philanthropist and community leader, Bivins was serving as mayor of Amarillo at the time of his death. His widow Mary Elizabeth Gilbert Bivins (1862-1951) bequeathed the residence to the city of Amarillo.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1965
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 420.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 35° 12.192′ N, 101° 50.29′ W. Marker is in Amarillo, Texas, in Potter County. Marker is on South Polk Street south of SW 10th Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 South Polk Street, Amarillo TX 79101, 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 655 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
