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When J.W. Pipkin constructed this Colonial Revival residence in 1910, Plainview was experiencing a period of dramatic economic development as a railroad center. In 1918 the home was purchased by F.E. Blasingame and his wife Mary (Rimes). For over sixty years they operated local restaurants which became popular social gathering places under their management. The home remained in the Blasingame's ownership until 1981. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982
Blasingame Home is a historical marker in Plainview, Hale County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 39 historical markers documented in Hale County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 43 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 34.1931, -101.7113 near Plainview. The nearest cataloged historic site is Seth Ward College, Site of (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Baptist Church of Plainview, Plainview Daily Herald, and Lake Plainview.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5189000433. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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