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The W.A. "Bay" Evans Home

Architect Blum E. Hester, who designed the Creighton Theatre, drew the plans for this house in 1933. Built for William Arthur "Bay" Evans (1900-1954) and his wife Garnet, the residence features...

Architect Blum E. Hester, who
designed the Creighton Theatre,
drew the plans for this house
in 1933. Built for William Arthur
"Bay" Evans (1900-1954) and his wife
Garnet, the residence features
elements of the Renaissance
Revival Style. A leader in Conroe
during the city's oil boom period,
Evans operated the Humble Oil Co.
bulk station and was a director
of the First National Bank, he also
served as a City Councilman and
Chamber of Commerce President.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark 1984

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