Houghton House
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil
N 35° 11.714 W 101° 50.382
14S E 241453 N 3898388
Texas Historical Marker at the Houghton House -- now home to the Junior League of Amarillo -- at 1700 Polk St, Amarillo, TX, noting its provenance and architectural style.
Waymark Code: WMZ3A2
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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Marker Number: 2579

Marker Text:
This two-story residence was constructed in 1914 for Kentucky native John Malcolm Shelton (1852-1923), a prominent Panhandle cattleman and businessman. Built by W.M. Rice, it was designed by Amarillo architect Joseph Champ Berry. Following Shelton's death, the house was inherited by his daughter Martha, the wife of rancher Ted Houghton. She resided here until 1965. Built of brick, the home features detailing of the Prairie Style.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980
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