Bunkley, Dr. E. P., House and Garage
1034 E. Reynolds, Stamford, TX<p>The large brick dwelling at 1034 E. Reynolds is an example of the housing erected by Stamford's more affluent citizens in its first several decades of growth. It was also the home of Dr. E. P. Bunkley, an early Stamford pioneer and civic leader.</p><p>The dwelling was built for Dr. Bunkley in late 1927 by E.D. Jones, a local contractor. Bunkley purchased a "modern two-story brick house" for $10,000. Although the house possesses few outstanding architectural characteristics or stylistic features, it is an attractive and imposing dwelling.</p><p>Shortly after Bunkley built the structure he began to advance his civic career. He was elected mayor of Stamford in 1933 and 1935, leading the city through some of the darkest hours of the Depression. Thus, for at least four years, this dwelling served as the focal point for local politics, as well as a home for Dr. Bunkley.</p>
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
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