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Historical Marker:
The Bivins
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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. |
The
Bivins Home historical marker
Photo courtesy Barclay
Gibson, July 2009 |
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