Black plaque № 20100

Conroe, TX, United States

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 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 H

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