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Historical Marker
500 Fairview Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840
500 Fairview Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840
Background Information
•Application for a ‘Historic Preservation’ marker is for the house located at 500 Fairview
Avenue. The house is nestled in College Station’s Historic District, positioned on a unique,
oversized lot and shaded by large oak trees.
•This restored cottage offers history and character. A true treasure in College Station.
•The home was originally erected on the west side of Clark (now Gene Stallings) in 1899. It
burned in 1924 and was rebuilt in 1925 before being sold and moved off campus in 1942. A previous resident was D.W. Williams, who was acting president of Texas A&M College in 1956-57.
•Situated on a corner lot, 500 Fairview is the perfect blend of classic style, architectural
features and modern amenities.
•The beautiful refinished wood floors, numerous original windows and vintage-era accents
maintain the historic character.
•Original doors from another historic house in the neighborhood (Bloom-Miller home,
Historical Marker #34) were preserved and re-installed at 500 Fairview.
•References:
•Scott McDermott/previous homeowner, photo credits
•Write-up in Historic Campus Homes
•Linda Harvell, Bloom-Miller home at 504 Guernsey, Historical Marker #34
On campus
location/current
location
•The home was originally erected on the west side of
Clark (now Gene Stallings) in 1899.
•It burned in 1924 and was rebuilt in 1925 before
being sold and moved off campus in 1942.
•A previous resident was D.W. Williams, who was
acting president of Texas A&M College in 1956-57.
500 Fairview Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840
5 minute walk to Kyle Field
Original house with wrap-around porch
Original hardwood floors
Preserved doors from neighbor, historical marker #34
Vintage-era accents