House at 709 East Reynolds
709 E. Reynolds, Stamford, TX<p>The residence at 709 E. Reynolds is quite similar to the one-two doors away at 719 E. Reynolds, at least in terms of general historical and architectural characteristics.</p><p>This type of small bungalow, as it is built at 709 E. Reynolds, is one of the best examples of the style in Stamford. Although dating on this section of town is vague, due to a lack of complete mapping by the Sanborn Map Company, likely, that this pre-1922 structure was built around 1907 and 1908 in conjunction with Stamford College, which occupied the land directly across the street.</p><p>When Stamford College was built in 1907, it no doubt prompted the construction of some houses on nearby streets. Unfortunately, the Sanborn Fire Insurance maps do not deal with this area of town, except for including the college campus. The area around the school, the College Heights addition, was also platted in 1907, so construction did take place. The house next door, for instance, was built in 1910 and finally mapped in 1922. It is highly possible that the present house was built much earlier, as a dwelling for a college employee or a faculty member.</p><p>In any case, it is one of the best examples of this kind of vernacular bungalow in the city. The structure is virtually unaltered and is representative of quality middle-class housing in Stamford during its first two decades of growth.</p>
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
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