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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
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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