1700 S Polk 

Amarillo , Texas 79102

Historic name: John M. Shelton\Mrs. E.C. Houghton House (built 1914)

About This Property

Built by W.M. Rice, it was designed by Amarillo architect Joseph Champ Berry, this two-story residence was constructed in 1914 for Kentucky native John Malcolm Shelton (1852-1923), a prominent Panhandle cattleman and businessman, owner of the Bravo Ranch (carved from the original XIT Ranch). The two-story brick Bungalow has a wrap-around porch on brick piers and is an example of homes built by wealthy ranchers in the early days of Amarillo. Built of brick, the home features detailing of the Prairie Style.  Following Shelton's death, the house was inherited by his daughter Martha, the wife of rancher Ted Houghton. Mr. Shelton's daughter, Martha, lived there for years before donating it to the Junior League of Amarillo in 1965. 

Total Building Size (sq ft):
Zoning: MULTIPLE FAMILY DISTRICT 2
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Located in a National Register District (Contributing)
• Not located in a Local District
• Not a Local Landmark
• Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed MULTIPLE FAMILY DISTRICT 2
Lot Size (acres)
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 13,939
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1914
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date January 1st, 1965
Parcel Number R-065-1000-8324.0
Subdivision
Legal Description PLEMONS LOTBLOCK 0239 100FT S X 140FT W BEG IN NE COR OF BLK
Located Within
  • DTTX Search Area
  • Main Street District

Survey Recommendations

Type
Building - Commerce
Stylistic Influences
Alterations/Additions
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
Priority
Historic Resources Survey
1988 Preservation Amarillo Historic Site Survey and National Register Nominations; Amarillo Historic Building Survey
Survey Date
12/31/1987; 2/28/1981
Modification Type