Plemons-Mrs. M. D. Oliver-Eakle Additions Historic District
Also known as: Plemons/Eakle Neighborhood; See Also:Polk Street Methodist Ch
Why it's listed
South of Amarillo's downtown, this district covers about 40 blocks of houses laid out in two subdivisions, the Plemons Addition of 1890 and the Mrs. M.D. Oliver-Eakle Addition of 1903. It is split into two parts by Interstate 40. Development came gradually through individuals and small real estate speculators, producing modest houses, mostly Craftsman-inspired bungalows, along with Classical Revival, Prairie, Tudor Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival and Art Moderne examples. Architects and builders such as Guy Carlander, Emmett Rittenberry and George Parr designed or built many of them. Duplexes and apartment buildings from the 1920s and 1930s add variety. The streetscape is part of the character: red brick streets and concrete curbs from the 1920s, sidewalks, and regular rows of Siberian Elm trees on a rectangular grid. Of 535 resources, 357 contribute to the district's historic character. The district was recognized for its architecture and its role in the community's planning and growth between 1890 and 1941.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the district is significant locally for its architecture and for community planning and development. It holds a varied collection of early 20th century houses, including bungalows and architect-designed Classical, Prairie, Tudor, Spanish Colonial and Art Moderne examples. Its planned streetscape of brick streets, sidewalks and Siberian Elm rows also adds to its character.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 92000370, listed April 21, 1992. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Roughly bounded by 16th Ave., Taylor St., 26th Ave., Van Buren St., I-40 and Madison St., Amarillo |
|---|---|
| County | Potter County |
| Listed | April 21, 1992 |
| Reference number | 92000370 |
| Resource type | District |
| Period of significance | 1890-1941 |
| Architect / builder | Townes, W.C.; Carlander, Guy Anton; Bone & Parr |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements; Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Community Planning and Development, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Historic properties are described as generally well maintained, and the district retains a high level of integrity despite the intrusion of Interstate 40. Current use is single and multiple dwellings. |
| Acreage | 180 |
| Coordinates | 35.19016, -101.84129 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 92000370.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q109999532
- This listing as JSON
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