1004 S Polk St 

Amarillo , TX 79101

Historic name: Lee Bivins House (built 1905)

About This Property

 Built for Lee Bivins who was said to be the largest individual cattle rancher in the world when he died. Bivins was a civic leader in Amarillo as well,  serving two terms as mayor, fran 1925 to 1929, when  he died in office. Lee Bivins' widow, Mary , lived  in the house for many years after his death; She left it to the Amarillo Public Library for whom the  addition was built. The house was known as the Mary  Bivins Library from 1955 to 1976 and is presently  occupied by the Chamber of Commerce.

Total Building Size (sq ft): 13,674
Zoning: CB
Current Historic Designations: • Individually Listed on the National Register
• Not located in a National Register District
• Not located in a Local District
• Not a Local Landmark
• Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
• Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed Central Business
Lot Size (acres) 0.5800
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 13,674
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1905
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date July 1st, 1981
Parcel Number 065100026400R
Subdivision PLEMONS
Legal Description PLEMONS LOT BLOCK 0138 1 THRU 3.
Located Within
  • CBD Zoning
  • DTTX Search Area
  • Main Street District

Survey Recommendations

Type
Stylistic Influences
georgian
Alterations/Additions
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
Priority
Historic Resources Survey
Survey Date
Modification Type