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 The Amis House
N 32° 52.420 W 095° 45.808
15S E 241440 N 3640667
Texas Historical Marker at 304 E Quitman St, Emory, TX, noting the atypical architecture of The Amis House, as well as the career of its builder, James Alexander Amis. Today, the home is used as office space.
Waymark Code: WMNHQJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2015
Views: 3
Marker Number: 10854
Marker Text:
Built in 1910-1912, this residence features unusual cast-concrete block construction. James Alexander Amis (1872-1939) poured and cured the blocks for his family's home. A versatile businessman, Amis operated a sawmill, lumberyard, truck farm, cattle and hog farm, pickle factory, and an undertaking business. He also sponsored the successful flight of a hot air balloon over Emory in 1914 and later led efforts to build Highway 19 through the city.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985
Addendum plate:
Researched and restored by Mrs. Aletha Amis Ashworth, of Austin, Texas, current owner (1985) of the Amis House and daughter of the builder.
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